Davies Symphony Hall (San Francisco, CA)
The San Francisco Choral Society will sing Benjamin Britten's War Requiem at Davies Symphony Hall. Written to commemorate the reconstruction of Britain's Coventry Cathedral, destroyed in a World War II bombing raid, this powerful work presents an eloquent case for peace, and incorporates the haunting words of British poet Wilfred Owen.
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Moving performance and great seats -- thank you!
A momumental and interesting piece. I think I need to hear it again and become more familiar with it. Soloists were wonderful. I'm really glad we went.
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Completed in September, 1980 after more than two years of construction, Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is the home of the San Francisco Symphony.
During the summer of 1992, Davies Symphony Hall underwent a major renovation, enhancing its acoustics to ensure an even better musical experience, and making an already stunning interior more beautiful still.
The San Francisco Symphony's home owes its
Benjamin Britten: War Requiem
San Francisco Choral Society
Marcelle Dronkers, soprano
Brian Thorsett, tenor
Kenneth Goodson, bass
California Chamber Symphony
Piedmont Childrens' Choir
The San Francisco Choral Society will sing Benjamin Britten's War Requiem at Davies Symphony Hall. Written to commemorate the reconstruction of Britain's Coventry Cathedral, destroyed in a World War II bombing raid, this powerful work presents an eloquent case for peace, and incorporates the haunting words of British poet Wilfred Owen.
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at Herbst Theatre at the San Francisco War Memorial Building (San Francisco, CA)
on November 14th