Britten’s War Requiem - Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Purchase tickets HERE or call the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at 260.481.0777. For information on The Phil’s season, visit fwphil.org. *** Andrew Contantine, conductor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus IPFW Chorus Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone soloists Britten — War Requiem, Op. 66 This concert will be performed nearly 100 years to the day after the armistice of World War I. The Philharmonic and special guests are featured in Benjamin Britten’s powerful masterpiece that juxtaposes the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass with contemporary texts illustrating the ravages of war. Musically Speaking This free pre-concert talk, sponsored by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends, is designed to provide audience members insight into the evening's concert program and featured guest artists. Musically Speaking is hosted by Fort Wayne Philharmonic conducting staff, musicians, and guest artists. Locations For Masterworks concerts at the Embassy Theatre:  The Gallery of the Grand Wayne Center. Time 6:30 p.m. (one hour before every Masterworks concert).