What's On — Requiem events

Mozart's Requiem
More Info Book Tickets
Fri 16 Apr 7:30pm Symphony Hall

The circumstances under which Mozart’s Requiem was composed have all the elements of Gothic fantasy. Commissioned by a mysterious stranger, it was still being written by Mozart on his deathbed and is one of his most iconic works. The Academy of Ancient Music brings a special dark hue to this music, using the original instruments of Mozart’s own time. Classic FM’s Anne-Marie Minhall, says of tonight’s recommended concert: _“If you’ve ever thought about introducing a friend or family member to the wonders of classical music, then this could be the concert to take them to. It’s a real taste of the immensely diverse works that Mozart produced.”_
*Academy of Ancient Music* *Richard Egarr* _soloist/director_ *Katharine Fuge* _soprano_ *Barbara Kozelj* _mezzo soprano_ *James Gilchrist* _tenor_ *Christopher Purves* _bass_
*Mozart* Overture, _Don Giovanni_ 5’ Piano Concerto No 25 28’ Requiem 50’
Faure Requiem: James MacMillan: Seven Last Words from the Cross City of Birmingham Choir
More Info Book Tickets
Sat 15 May 7:30pm Symphony Hall

The exquisite _Requiem_ and James MacMillan's mesmerising and deeply moving music combine in a concert of emotional intensity. _"... sensitively proportioned. ...a total awareness of musical structure"_
*City of Birmingham Choir* *Orchestra of the Swan* *Adrian Lucas* _conductor_ *Jack Furber* _treble_ *William Clements* _baritone_
*Fauré* Requiem *Finzi* Romance *James MacMillan* _Seven Last Words from the Cross_