The original 1971 performance of Benjamin Britten's television opera, commissioned by the BBC and shown to coincide with the Festival of Britten being held in London. With a libretto by Myfanwy Piper based on a short story by Henry James, it is the tale of Owen, pacifist outcast of a militaristic family, and his struggle with the "curse of the Wingraves".
The English Chamber Orchestra is conducted by the composer.
(A live performance of Britten's "War Requiem" can be seen tonight at 7.30pm)