Verdi's Requiem in Birmingham
Kazuki Yamada conducts the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in the opening night of a season celebrating the 50th anniversary of the CBSO Chorus, performing Verdi's Requiem.
The one with THAT Dies Irae, Verdi's Requiem is arguably more opera than church. From a terrifying day of judgement to bouncing angels and an ending that seems to offer crossed fingers rather than comfort, Verdi threw almost every dramatic device he could at his masterpiece. Remarkably, the first performance was a religious service officiated by a priest - for all the theatre, Verdi's sincerity was unquestionable. This electrifying mixture continues to thrill concert hall audiences, with its soaring solos, gripping chorus and rib-shaking bass courtesy of an upright serpent and a gigantic bass drum. Kazuki Yamada conducts the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in the opening night of a season celebrating the 50th anniversary of the CBSO Chorus.
Presented by Miriam Skinner.
Evalina Dobraceva, soprano
Karen Cargill, mezzo-soprano
Jose Simerilla Romero, tenor
Ashley Riches, bass
CBSO Chorus
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Kazuki Yamada, conductor
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Giuseppe Verdi
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Singer: Evelina Dobra膷eva. Singer: Karen Cargill. Singer: Jose Semarilla Romero. Singer: Ashley Riches. Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Choir: CBSO Chorus. Conductor: Kazuki Yamada. Director: Simon Halsey. -
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