Brahms’ German Requiem
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This event took place on Wednesday 22 November 2023.
- Wednesday 22 November 2023
- Cadogan Hall
Brahms’ German Requiem
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Need to know
Repertoire
- Fauré Pavane
- Canteloube Songs of the Auvergne: Book Five
- Brahms A German Requiem
Features
- Daniel Hyde Conductor
- Sophie Bevan Soprano
- Gareth Brynmor John Baritone
- City of London Choir Choir
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The deep consolation of Brahms’ German Requiem, plus Canteloube’s Songs of the Auvergne.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”. When Johannes Brahms composed his German Requiem, he wasn’t thinking of heaven or hell; instead, he set out to console the living in a deeply moving masterpiece that speaks straight to the heart. One of London’s most illustrious choirs sings it today, joined by rising baritone Gareth Brynmor John and the fabulous Sophie Bevan – adding all the brightness and beauty of a voice without equal.
First, though, Bevan dives deep into the shimmering, sunlit French landscape of Canteloube’s luscious Songs of the Auvergne, and guest conductor Daniel Hyde sets the mood with one of those classics that sink quietly into your memory: Fauré’s haunting Pavane.
Large print versions and digital formats of the programme for this concert are available on request for customers with accessibility requirements. Please email your request to Doran Crowhurst crowhurstd@rpo.co.uk at least one full week before the performance.