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The Bach Choir and the Philharmonia Orchestra -Britten’s War Requiem – Live Review

Wednesday 30 October 2024 Westminster Cathedral London ***** A moving and passionate performance of Britten's pacifist masterpiece The Bach Choir perform Britten's 'War Requiem' with The Philharmonia Orchestra at Westminster Cathedral, conducted by David Hill. Image © Andy Paradise "My subject is War, and the pity of War.The Poetry is in the pity...All a poet …

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Kantos Chamber Choir – Behold the Sea – Live Review

Kantos Chamber Choir performing at the Stoller Hall, Manchester

Friday 14 June The Stoller Hall, Manchester ***** A bold and innovative programme of maritime music The nearest beach to Manchester is in Southport, about 35 miles away as the crow flies, or about 45 miles by car. Yet in this landlocked city where the sea has no impact on its citizens' daily lives, it …

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