With his »Messa da Requiem«, Giuseppe Verdi created a work that goes far beyond the boundaries of a liturgical Mass for the dead. Composed in memory of the poet Alessandro Manzoni, the Requiem combines profound spirituality with the dramatic expressiveness of opera.
From the harrowing sounds of the »Dies irae« to intimate, almost chamber-music-like moments, a musical journey unfolds between fear, hope, and consolation. Verdi employs the choir, soloists, and orchestra as equal vehicles of expression, thereby creating a work of extraordinary intensity.
To this day, Verdi’s Requiem ranks among the most impressive compositions in choral literature – a moving testament to the fundamental questions of human existence that is both deeply moving and profoundly stirring. In this large-scale performance, alongside the Göttingen Symphony Orchestra and renowned soloists, choirs comprising over 150 singers will breathe new life into the work.
PERFORMERS
Monteverdi-Chor Hamburg choir
Chor der Leibniz Universität Hannover choir
Universitätschor Göttingen choir
Göttinger Symphonieorchester orchestra
Caterina Marchesini soprano
Ann-Beth Solvang mezzo-soprano
Sung Min Song tenor
Mathias Tönges bass
Antonius Adamske conductor
PROGRAM
Giuseppe Verdi
Messa da Requiem
