London Symphony Orchestra / Britten - War Requiem - LP

3LP, Cut at Abbey Road Studios

Benjamin Britten's War Requiem appears on 3LP for the first time, cut at Abbey Road Studios. This release marks the first LP issue of the secret recording of Britten's rehearsals for the War Requiem since the sole pressing Decca gifted to Britten on his 50th birthday in November 1963. The expansive booklet includes excerpts from John Culshaw's autobiography Putting the Record Straight, reminiscences from three of the original 1963 Decca recording crew, technical notes, detailed essays and rare and new photographs.

Features

• Number of Discs: 3
• Cut at Abbey Road Studios
• Includes Britten's 1963 rehearsal recordings
• Label: Decca

Track Listing

Side A:

1. Requiem Aeternam
2. Dies Irae (Beginning)

Side B:

1. Dies Irae (Conclusion)
2. Offertorium

Side C:

1. Sanctus
2. Agnus Dei

Side D:

1. Libera Me

Side E:

1. Rehearsing War Requiem Part One

Side F:

1. Rehearsing War Requiem Part Two