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San Francisco Choral Society: Britten's War Requiem

Davies Symphony Hall (San Francisco, CA)
Title: San Francisco Choral Society: Britten's War Requiem
Venue: Davies Symphony Hall (San Francisco, CA)
Full Price: $31.25   Our Price: $16.25
Rating: 3.1 stars

Rated 3.1 by 10 members who went.

The San Francisco Choral Society will sing Benjamin Britten's War Requiem at Davies Symphony Hall. Written to commemorate the reconstruction of Britain's Coventry Cathedral, destroyed in a World War II bombing raid, this powerful work presents an eloquent case for peace, and incorporates the haunting words of British poet Wilfred Owen.

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4 Star Rating
Written on
Aug 05 2008

Georgie Girl

Georgie Girl

Moving performance and great seats — thank you!

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3 Star Rating
Written on
Aug 04 2008

Marian K.

Marian K.

A momumental and interesting piece. I think I need to hear it again and become more familiar with it. Soloists were wonderful. I'm really glad we went.

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4 Star Rating
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Aug 04 2008

Anonymous Member

Gorgeous! Great Seats! Thanks!

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Event Highlights

  • "When performed well, the great work is capable of cutting to the very heart and soul of humanity.  It was indeed done well, and it clearly pierced the sensibilities of its audience.  Eyes reddened with tears and handkerchiefs came out by the scores at the end of the performances... audience emotions poured out into an intense standing ovation." --The Daily Review, on the SF Choral society's performance of the War Requiem in 1999

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Benjamin Britten: War Requiem

San Francisco Choral Society
Marcelle Dronkers, soprano
Brian Thorsett, tenor
Kenneth Goodson, bass
California Chamber Symphony
Piedmont Childrens' Choir

The San Francisco Choral Society will sing Benjamin Britten's War Requiem at Davies Symphony Hall.  Written to commemorate the reconstruction of Britain's Coventry Cathedral, destroyed in a World War II bombing raid, this powerful work presents an eloquent case for peace, and incorporates the haunting words of British poet Wilfred Owen.

About Davies Symphony Hall:

Completed in September, 1980 after more than two years of construction, Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is the home of the San Francisco Symphony.

During the summer of 1992, Davies Symphony Hall underwent a major renovation, enhancing its acoustics to ensure an even better musical experience, and making an already stunning interior more beautiful still.

The San Francisco Symphony's home owes its name to the efforts and perseverance of Mrs. Louise M. Davies, the largest individual contributor to the building.