Britten’s War Requiem

A masterpiece for peace

Benjamin BRITTEN War Requiem

Asher Fisch conductor
Musicians of the Australian National Academy of Music
Elena Perroni soprano
Paul O’Neill tenor
James Clayton baritone
WASO Chorus
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Aquinas College Schola Cantorum

Furious, tender, harrowing and harmonious, Britten’s anti-war anthem decries the senselessness of the battlefield. Interweaving the poignant words of celebrated war poet Wilfred Owen with the Latin text of the Requiem mass, Britten laments the collective bloodshed and sorrow with a vital and visceral oratorio on the hell of war.

Asher Fisch appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.
ANAM is supported by the Minderoo Foundation.

This concert is presented in accordance with the Western Australian Government’s easing of COVID-19 capacity restrictions. As a result, you may be seated with ticket holders from other households. Please continue to practise good hygiene habits and observe physical distancing where possible.

We will do everything in our power to present the program listed but, as we all know, we may have to vary the repertoire or artists should Government guidelines or travel restrictions change. If that happens, we will let you know.