Mountainside Master Chorale Presents: Brahms' A GERMAN REQUIEM

On June 14th of this year, Mountainside Master Chorale will present a performance of Ein Deutsches Requiem Op. 45 (or A German Requiem) by Johannes Brahms to conclude their 14/15 Season. Conducted by Artistic and Musical Director Dr. Sébastien Vallée, Mountainside Master Chorale will demonstrate why A German Requiem was considered such a controversial masterpiece.

Based on Biblical texts, A German Requiem is referred to as the central work of Brahms's career. This piece has been the subject of numerous debates musically and historically. It developed from a choral piece to a cantata to a seven-movement Requiem and rather than focusing on those who have died like most Requiem masses, Brahms' Requiem focuses much more on the living. This work of unusual significance includes reoccurring themes of humanity and hope.

The brilliant singers of Mountainside Master Chorale will bring this music to life at Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College. Soprano soloist Christina Bristow and Bass-baritone soloist Steve Pence will join the rest of the Mountainside Master Chorale singers to present this thrilling afternoon concert. The chorus will be accompanied by gifted organist Ty Woodward.

The Mountainside Master Chorale was founded in 1994 and has since established itself as an organization that presents high quality performances with singers from throughout San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange counties. In addition to presenting a full concert series each season, the Chorale performs at various festivals throughout Southern California and abroad. Under the dynamic direction of Dr. Sébastien Vallée, Mountainside Master Chorale offers a wide variety of choral works each year, including major choral works with orchestra, a cappella motets, folk songs, spirituals, and jazz. This exceptional Chorale prides itself on performing quality repertoire from the master composers of the past as well as giving exposure to contemporary composers.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.mountainsidemasterchorale.org.

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