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Classical Music
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Benjamin Britten / War Requiem

At Philharmonie de Paris

19th Arr., Paris

🏛️Visitors note that entering the building and heading directly toward the upper levels helps navigate the venue smoothly.
🧥A coat check, restrooms, and a gift shop are available on site for visitor convenience.

Written for the 1962 consecration of the rebuilt Coventry Cathedral, Benjamin Britten combined the Latin mass with poetry by Wilfred Owen to build this massive requiem, scored for three vocal soloists, dual orchestras, and two choirs.

Three vocal soloists
Large choir and children's choir
Organ and dual orchestras
Six large sections

Wednesday, January 27, 8:30 PM

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  • Three vocal soloists
  • Large choir and children's choir
  • Organ and dual orchestras
  • Six large sections
  • Philharmonie de Paris
  • 19th Arr.
  • Paris

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