Benjamin Britten's music formed one of the pillars of the Czech Philharmonic's concert programs under it's chief conductor Karel Ancerl. The Czech premiere of the War Requiem, with the participation of superlative foreign soloists like Gerald English and John Cameron, took place less than four years after it's world premiere. These are previously unreleased unique recordings from the Prague Radio archives.

Tracklist:

War Requiem, Op. 66: I. Requiem Aeternam
War Requiem, Op. 66: II. Dies Irae
War Requiem, Op. 66: III. Offertorium
War Requiem, Op. 66: IV. Sanctus
War Requiem, Op. 66: V. Agnus Dei
War Requiem, Op. 66: VI. Libera Me
The Young Person´s Guide To The Orchestra, Op. 34
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: I. Indtroduction - Shine Out
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: II. The Merry Cuckoo
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: III. Spring, The Sweet Spring
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: IV. The Driving Boy
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: V. The Morning Star
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: VI. Welcome Maids Of Honour
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: VII. Waters Above
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: VIII. Out On The Lawn I Lie In Bed
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: IX. When Will My May Come
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: X. Fair And Fair
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: XI. Sound The Flute
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: XII. Finale: London, To Thee I Do Present

UPC: 099925413521
Label: Supraphon
Release Date: 7.30.13
Format: CD

Britten / Kniplova / Prague Philharmonic Choir - War Requiem (2 CD)