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| Composer | Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Work type | Choral |
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Blandford ForumVerdi Requiem
Verdi: Messa da Requiem
Gavin Carr; Jennifer Davis; Victoria Simmonds; John Findon; James Platt
LondonUkrainian Freedom Orchestra
Verdi, Frolyak
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra; Keri-Lynn Wilson; Ailyn Pérez; Natalie Lewis; René Barbera; Soloman Howard
RotterdamVerdi's Requiem
Verdi: Messa da Requiem
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra; Lahav Shani; Aleksandra Kurzak; Annalisa Stroppa; Dmytro Popov; Georg Zeppenfeld
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Staatskapelle Dresden provides scintillating finish for Prague Spring
In a powerful performance conducted by Daniele Gatti, Verdi’s Requiem soars with optimistic energy to close the Prague Spring festival in Smetana Hall.
A study in control and proportion: the Clevelanders’ Verdi Requiem
Asmik Grigorian leads a strong quartet of soloists and the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus shape the performance at Carnegie Hall.
Benjamin Zander’s Verdi Requiem with the Boston Philharmonic
Benjamin Zander’s meticulous preparation, compelling concept and strong casting make for a shattering experience in the Boston Philharmonic’s performance.
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The art of memory: classical music for mourning
From fulfilling funerary functions, to eulogising friends and fellow artists, or lamenting the waste of war: here are some of the finest examples of music written in mourning.
Bachtrack top ten: Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi was more than just an opera composer. He became a political figurehead. Our playlist includes nine of his most famous operas and his Requiem, described as “an opera in ecclesiastical garb”.
Bachtrack top ten: Verdi choruses
It's Verdi all the way for our latest playlist: Mark and Elisabeth's favourite choruses from his best operas... with a surprise late entry.