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Verdi Requiem

Part of the Highgate Choral Society 2015-2016 Season

Add to my Calendar 07-11-2015 19:00 07-11-2015 21:00 36 Verdi Requiem Highgate Choral Society begins its 2015-2016 season with Verdi’s highly dramatic Requiem.The terrifying (and instantly recognizable) Dies irae which introduces the traditional sequence of the Latin funeral rite is repeated throughout. Verdi uses vigorous rhythms, sublime melodies and dramatic contrasts to express the powerful emotions engendered by the text. At the time of its premiere in 1874 it was not particularly favourably reviewed, with criticism ranging from “an opera in ecclesiastical robes” to a religious work in “dubious musical costume.” It is currently one of the most popular works in the entire choral canon.   All Hallows Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

All Hallows Church
Savernake Road
Gospel Oak
London
NW3 2JP
England

Programme

Giuseppe Verdi – Requiem: Libera me

Performers

Katie Bird – soprano
 Catherine Hopper – mezzo-soprano
 Thomas Atkins – Tenor
 James Platt – Bass
 Ronald Corp – Conductor

Highgate Choral Society
 New London Orchestra

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Programme Note

Highgate Choral Society begins its 2015-2016 season with Verdi’s highly dramatic Requiem.The terrifying (and instantly recognizable) Dies irae which introduces the traditional sequence of the Latin funeral rite is repeated throughout. Verdi uses vigorous rhythms, sublime melodies and dramatic contrasts to express the powerful emotions engendered by the text.

At the time of its premiere in 1874 it was not particularly favourably reviewed, with criticism ranging from “an opera in ecclesiastical robes” to a religious work in “dubious musical costume.” It is currently one of the most popular works in the entire choral canon.

 

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