Verdi Requiem

Verdi’s Requiem is one of the most dramatic and operatic compositions of its kind, renowned as one of the most enthralling settings of the Catholic funeral mass. Although a mass for the dead, its emotional impact and dramatic intensity rival any night at the opera.   

Often described as bleak and foreboding, the impact and sheer drama created by Verdi’s Requiem stands out as one of the best-loved choral works in concert repertoire.  Audiences across the globe are familiar with the Dies Irae, which often adds strength and atmosphere in contemporary film and other media. 

Premiered in 1874, Verdi’s Requiem was last performed in Hobart in 1978. 

Join us to experience this compelling work conducted by UK’s David Lawrence, featuring outstanding soloists Sharon Prero, Katharine Tier, Michael Petruccelli and Christopher Richardson, together with a mighty chorus of 200 voices including members of the TSO Chorus, and Festival of Voices’ 20^th Anniversary Orchestra comprising members from the Hobart Chamber Orchestra and Hobart Wind Symphony. 

I am very excited to be returning to Festival of Voices, having made so many friends whilst leading the classical stream over the years. We are, together, going to put together Verdi’s iconic Requiem in just a few days, a work which has not been performed in Tasmania for over 40 years. I look forward so much to seeing you in July for my 6^th FOV!  – David Lawrence  

Image credit: Alastair Bett