Britten's masterpiece, "War Requiem," Op. 66, is now available in the highest sound quality, five decades after the original recording. This significant recording, considered the absolute reference, was made in 1963 under the composer's own direction, with soloists Galina Vishnevskaya, Peter Pears, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.
The anniversary edition includes the 81-minute main recording as well as an additional CD of rehearsal recordings, offering a fascinating glimpse into Britten's work as both conductor and composer. Newly remastered by Philip Siney, the material is also available on Blu-ray Audio in 96kHz 24-bit quality, providing an exceptional listening experience of this unique interpretation. This definitive special edition (two CDs plus one Blu-ray Audio) presents an artistic masterpiece originally composed for the rebuilt Coventry Cathedral.