VERDI : MESSA DI REQUIEM

In the organizer's words:

With Christiane Libor (soprano), Juyeon Jeong (mezzo-soprano), Dan Karlström (tenor) and
Stephan Klemm (bass).

With the Halle Opera Chorus, the Halle Opera Extra Choir, Singphonique Ensemble
Dresden, the Halle Opera Youth Choir, Leipzig Philharmonic Choir and others.

Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem is one of the monumental works that impresses with its
emotional intensity and tonal opulence. The composition, often described as Verdi's
Verdi's "greatest opera without a stage", captivates audiences all over the world.
under its spell. Verdi combines elements of the Catholic liturgy with his unmistakable
dramatic musical language.

The "Dies irae" in particular, with its thunderous drumbeats and powerful chorus, is a highlight that impressively conveys the fear and awe of the Last Judgement.

To this day, Verdi's Requiem is one of the most impressive settings of the liturgical text and touches the listener with its mixture of personal grief, religious seriousness and theatrical effect. Experience the Philharmoniker with a top-class ensemble of
quartet of soloists and chief conductor Michael Koehler on this special evening in the Gewandhaus.
Gewandhaus.

Price information:

Tickets can be purchased via the Gewandhaus website.