Norwich Philharmonic - Brittens War Requiem

Norwich Philharmonic opens its new season with Britten's War Requiem, marking the 50th anniversary of the composer's death.

The Norwich Philharmonic marks the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten's death with a performance of his War Requiem, opening the orchestra's new season. Britten was East Anglian born and bred with close associations to Norwich, and the orchestra previously performed the work in 2013 as part of the 'Familiar Fields' centenary celebrations. Matthew Andrews and Ashley Grote conduct, with soloists James Gilchrist (tenor), Lee Bissett (soprano) and Morgan Pearse (baritone).