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Verdi Requiem
Verdi Requiem
Medici Choir London with Portsmouth Choral Union
Brandenburg Sinfonia
Conductor: David Gostick
Helena Dix – Soprano
Carolyn Dobbin – Mezzo Soprano
Gareth Dafydd Morris – Tenor
Ossian Huskinson – Bass
Verdi’s Requiem is one of the most famous and enthralling settings of the Catholic funeral mass. It is sometimes described as ‘opera without the costumes’ and certainly one of the most theatrical settings ever of these words.
The work was composed in memory of the Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, who was profoundly admired by Verdi, and it was first performed on 22 May 1874 on the first anniversary of Manzoni’s death. The reaction was ecstatic and Verdi’s Requiem was acclaimed as a masterpiece.
Verdi’s Requiem is a work of fantastic contrasts, with a truly terrifying musical description of the Day of Judgement in the famous Dies Irae, joyously dancing angels in the Sanctus, and the whispered prayers of sinners on earth in the Agnus Dei.
By the way, did you know that PCU has sung Verdi Requiem 10 times in its history so far? The first was in 1954! This will be the 11th performance by PCU and we are really looking forward to it.
Medici Choir London with Portsmouth Choral Union
Brandenburg Sinfonia
Conductor: David Gostick
Helena Dix – Soprano
Carolyn Dobbin – Mezzo Soprano
Gareth Dafydd Morris – Tenor
Ossian Huskinson – Bass
Verdi’s Requiem is one of the most famous and enthralling settings of the Catholic funeral mass. It is sometimes described as ‘opera without the costumes’ and certainly one of the most theatrical settings ever of these words.
The work was composed in memory of the Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, who was profoundly admired by Verdi, and it was first performed on 22 May 1874 on the first anniversary of Manzoni’s death. The reaction was ecstatic and Verdi’s Requiem was acclaimed as a masterpiece.
Verdi’s Requiem is a work of fantastic contrasts, with a truly terrifying musical description of the Day of Judgement in the famous Dies Irae, joyously dancing angels in the Sanctus, and the whispered prayers of sinners on earth in the Agnus Dei.
By the way, did you know that PCU has sung Verdi Requiem 10 times in its history so far? The first was in 1954! This will be the 11th performance by PCU and we are really looking forward to it.
Tickets: medicichoirverdirequiem.eventbrite.co.uk
Adults: £25, £20
Students and children £15.
Adults: £25, £20
Students and children £15.
Holy Trinity Church
Sloane Square,
London SW1X 9BZ
Sat 2 Dec 2023
Website:
www.pcuchoir.org