The Royal Choral Society, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Trinity Boys Choir, Ekaterina Scherbachenko, Stephan Rügamer, Bryn Terfel, Richard Cooke (Conductor)

On Remembrance Sunday 2014 at the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Choral Society, London Philharmonic Orchestra and a stellar line up of soloists including legendary baritone Bryn Terfel give a one-off performance of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, to mark the centenary of the First World War. The event is introduced by renowned broadcaster Angela Rippon.

Britten's War Requiem was composed in 1961 for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral - newly rebuilt following its destruction in the Second World War. Britten took as his inspiration the words of young English war poet, Wilfred Owen, himself killed in action on 4 November 1918, just days before the armistice. The War Requiem profoundly weaves together nine of Owen's most poignant poems including 'Anthem for Doomed Youth', 'Futility' and 'Strange Meeting', with the traditional Latin mass for the dead.

As Britten originally intended, the three soloists (Bryn Terfel, Ekaterina Scherbachenko, and Stephan Rügamer) represent three former warring nations in the spirit of reconciliation (UK, Russia, and Germany).

This concert is promoted by the Royal Choral Society in collaboration with the Lady R Foundation. All proceeds from this landmark commemorative concert will go to Veterans Aid, the frontline charity for ex-servicemen and women in crisis, making it a uniquely poignant performance in the centenary year.

See www.royalchoralsociety.co.uk/war-requiem.php for further information.