War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: “Out there, we’ve walked quite friendly up to Death” by Peter Pears, Hans Wilbrink, Melos Ensemble, Benjamin Britten

First released: 06 Dec 2000, Length: 1:53

Creators (11)

Conductor

1. Benjamin Britten (06 Apr 1969)
2. Carlo Maria Giulini (06 Apr 1969)

Orchestra

1. Melos Ensemble (06 Apr 1969)
2. Philharmonia Orchestra

Instruments

1. Melos Ensemble

Vocals

1. Hans Wilbrink (06 Apr 1969) baritone vocals
2. Peter Pears (06 Apr 1969) tenor vocals
3. Philharmonia Chorus choir vocals
4. Stefania Woytowicz soprano vocals
5. Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir choir vocals

Locations

Recorded At

1. Royal Albert Hall (06 Apr 1969)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (06 Apr 1969) partial, live
   

   Composer

   1. Benjamin Britten (1961 - 20 Dec 1961)

   Librettist

   1. Thomas of Celano
   2. Wilfred Owen

Releases containing this recording (2)

Official

Album - Live

1. War Requiem 2000 Britten; Stefania Woytowicz, Peter Pears, Hans Wilbrink, Melos Ensemble, Benjamin Britten, Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir, New Philharmonia Chorus, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini

Promotion

Album - Compilation

1. Editor’s Choice: January 2001 06 Dec 2000 Various Artists