Singapore Symphony Orchestra performed Britten's War Requiem, 5 Apr 2013

The thought of listening to a major choral work at Esplanade Concert Hall was the key factor of attending this music performance by SSO, conducted by Lam Shui with Choral Conductor Lim Yau.

Benjamin Britten's War Requiem featured the combined chorus of Singapore Symphony Chorus, Hallelujah Chorus, The Philharmonic Chamber Choir, NAFA Choir and Shanghai Opera House Chorus The concert also featured the Singapore Symphony Children's Choir (led by Wong Lai Foon) who was situated high up on the third floor of the hall. 

Although I am not a big fan of choral work, I enjoyed this concert tremendously - the acoustics of the concert hall was excellent, the 3 soloists (Elena Zelenskaya, Barry Banks, Deltef Roth) sounded clear and beautiful and not forgetting the chorus.

A memorable concert for all!