Ferencsik season ticket 2

DVOŘÁK: Requiem

Gabriella Balga – soprano
Bernadett Wiedemann – alto
Tomáš Juhás – tenor
István Kovács – bass

Hungarian National Choir (choir master: Csaba Somos)
Hungarian National Philharmonic
Conductor: Zsolt Hamar

Eternal Light

Strange as it may sound, there are some funeral masses which are always a pleasure to listen to. They give us strength, uplift us and encourage reflection; they offer consolation. Antonín Dvořák's Requiem is one such piece, though it is unfortunately heard far less often than, for example, the masterpieces of Mozart and Verdi. One of the Czech composer's most important works, it was written at the peak of his career, in the period of his life when he also composed the New World Symphony and the American Quartet. The piece journeys across the full spectrum of moods, from silent devotion to captivating ecstasy, and, with its wonderful melodies typical of the composer, was not written for liturgical purposes, but for performance in concert halls. Alongside the orchestra, the concert also features the Hungarian National Choir, which is celebrated for its Romantic oratorios, alongside superb vocal soloists.