Andrew Lloyd Webber – Requiem

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Year/Genre/City: 1985, Soundtracks, LondonMatrix #: R 150123Condition: EX, sounds great, looks greatCultural Facts:Studio Lore: Written as a through-composed work rather than a sta ge score, with Webber treating orchestration and vocal writing as the primary architecture, not production effects. Family Ties: The piece was dedicated to his father, shifting Webber’s public image from theatrical impresario to composer engaging personal grief in formal liturgical tradition. Media Narrative: Its crossover reception sparked debates about “serious” sacred music versus popular composition, landing in a culture war between classical gatekeepers and mass audiences. 2/3/2026 CC Show more