National Children's Chorus & American Youth Symphony: Britten's 'War Requiem'

• Ashley Milanese, soprano
• Bille Bruley, tenor
• Johnathan McCullough, baritone

The National Children's Chorus and American Youth Symphony collaborate in a tour de force performance of Benjamin Britten's colossal and deeply moving War Requiem. This work, completed in 1962, is considered to be one of the most significant pieces ever written for chorus, soloists, and orchestra, as it depicts the haunting atrocities of warfare in the hopes of signifying the importance of global unity.

About National Children's Chorus of the United States of America

The National Children's Chorus guides kids to thrive. Each year, under the leadership of Artistic Director Luke McEndarfer and Associate Artistic Director Dr. Pamela Blackstone, over 1,100 young people who carry a love of singing in their hearts find their voice and achieve their best through unparalleled vocal training in eight chapter cities nationwide.

About American Youth Symphony

https://www.aysymphony.org/

About Ashley Milanese, soprano

https://www.ashleymilanese.com/

About Bille Bruley, tenor

https://www.billebruley.com/

About Johnathan McCullough, baritone

https://mcculloughbaritone.com/