War Requiem: Benjamin Britten

Britten's monumental War Requiem, written in response to the Second World War, is considered an iconic work of the 20th century. This performance of the piece, which brings together the Czech Philharmonic and Kyiv Symphony orchestras, the Prague Philharmonic Choir, and international soloists, can be seen not only as a commemoration of the victims of war, but also as an exceptionally powerful anti-war appeal, given still greater force by the unique surroundings and acoustics of the Vladislav Hall.