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It is regarded by many as his masterpiece in the non-operatic sphere: Britten's War Requiem, premiered in 1962 to celebrate the opening of the new cathedral at Coventry, built to replace the one destroyed during the war. Britten used the opportunity to write a milestone of post-war music history: In memory of the war dead he combined texts of a Latin mass with 20th-century poems and set his deeply held pacifist and humanitarian beliefs to music. The requiem's direct style has overwhelmed audiences for more than fifty years. Instrumentation: soloists (STBar), mixed choir (SATB), boys' choir, orchestra and chamber orchestra op. 66
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WAR REQUIEM OP. 66 ( VOCAL SCORE )
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Britten: War Requiem Op. 66 Vocal Score Book by Wilfrid Owen
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Some very light pencil annotations. Pages excellent condition. A little creasing on cover. Softcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Britten: War Requiem Op. 66 Vocal Score is a significant musical work that combines the composition of Benjamin Britten with the poetry of Wilfred Owen. This vocal score presents a deeply reflective interpretation of the themes of war and loss as articulated through Owen's poignant poetry. The War Requiem, originally composed for the dedication of the Coventry Cathedral in 1962, serves as a powerful commentary on the human cost of conflict.The text interweaves Latin liturgical elements with Owen's notable poems, creating a unique juxtaposition between the sacred and the secular. Through this vocal score, readers and performers can explore the complex emotions stemming from war, grief, and remembrance. The meticulous scoring invites performers to engage not only with the music but also with the underlying themes present in Owen's writings, allowing them to convey the depths of human experience during times of strife.This vocal score is an essential resource for choirs, musicians, and scholars interested in Britten's oeuvre and Owen's literary contributions. It offers an opportunity for in-depth study and performance, providing vital insights into the intersection of music and literature during a pivotal historical context. The work commands attention not only for its artistic merit but also for its emotional resonance, making it a significant piece for both performance and academic exploration. Seller Inventory # Batch-FM720-VG-14516
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War Requiem Op 66
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Softcover. Condition: New. Klavierauszug - KLA - Soli (STBar), gemischter Chor (SATB), Knabenchor, Orchester und Kammerorchester - englisch - deutsch Es gilt neben den Opern als sein Meisterwerk: Brittens War Requiem, 1962 uraufgeführt zur Einweihung der neuen Kathedrale in Coventry, die den im Krieg zerstörten Vorgängerbau ersetzte. Britten nutzte den Auftrag zu einem Meilenstein der Nachkriegs-Musikgeschichte: Im Andenken an die Kriegstoten kombiniert er lateinische Messtexte mit Gedichten des 20. Jahrhunderts und setzt seine tief verwurzelte pazifistische und humanitäre Überzeugung in Töne. Der unmittelbare Ausdruck überwältigt seit über 50 Jahren immer wieder das Publikum. Seller Inventory # 1509
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War Requiem, op.66, Klavierauszug : op. 66. Soli (STBar), gemischter Chor (SATB), Knabenchor, Orchester und Kammerorchester. Klavierauszug.
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Notenblatt. Condition: Neu. Neuware - It is regarded by many as his masterpiece in the non-operatic sphere: Britten's War Requiem, premiered in 1962 to celebrate the opening of the new cathedral at Coventry, built to replace the one destroyed during the war. Britten used the opportunity to write a milestone of post-war music history: In memory of the war dead he combined texts of a Latin mass with 20th-century poems and set his deeply held pacifist and humanitarian beliefs to music. The requiem's direct style has overwhelmed audiences for more than fifty years.Instrumentation:soloists (STBar), mixed choir (SATB), boys' choir, orchestra and chamber orchestraop. 66; Es gilt neben den Opern als sein Meisterwerk: Brittens War Requiem, 1962 uraufgeführt zur Einweihung der neuen Kathedrale in Coventry, die den im Krieg zerstörten Vorgängerbau ersetzte. Britten nutzte den Auftrag zu einem Meilenstein der Nachkriegs-Musikgeschichte: Im Andenken an die Kriegstoten kombiniert er lateinische Messtexte mit Gedichten des 20. Jahrhunderts und setzt seine tief verwurzelte pazifistische und humanitäre Überzeugung in Töne. Der unmittelbare Ausdruck überwältigt seit über 50 Jahren immer wieder das Publikum. Seller Inventory # 9790060015564
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War Requiem, op.66, Klavierauszug | op. 66. Soli (STBar), gemischter Chor (SATB), Knabenchor, Orchester und Kammerorchester. Klavierauszug.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. War Requiem, op.66, Klavierauszug | op. 66. Soli (STBar), gemischter Chor (SATB), Knabenchor, Orchester und Kammerorchester. Klavierauszug. | Benjamin Britten | Taschenbuch | Noten Klavierauszug (Broschur) | 188 S. | Deutsch | 1997 | Boosey & Hawkes | EAN 9790060015564 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Boosey & Hawkes Bote & Bock GmbH, Oranienstr. 164, 10969 Berlin, musikverlag[at]boosey[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 112428214