San Francisco Choral Society: Britten's War Requiem
Davies Symphony Hall (San Francisco, CA)
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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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- "When performed well, the great work is capable of cutting to the very heart and soul of humanity. It was indeed done well, and it clearly pierced the sensibilities of its audience. Eyes reddened with tears and handkerchiefs came out by the scores at the end of the performances... audience emotions poured out into an intense standing ovation." --The Daily Review, on the SF Choral society's performance of the War Requiem in 1999
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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.