The Orpheus Choir and Resound Choir – featuring Natalya Gennadi, soprano, Danielle MacMillan, mezzo soprano, Marcel d’Entremont, tenor, and Dion Mazerolle, bass, as soloists—perform Verdi’s Messa da Requiem. Sometimes referred to as “an opera in ecclesiastical robes,” Verdi’s Requiem combines the liturgical mass with Verdi’s undeniable dramatic flair. Originally intended to be part of a multi-composer commemorative mass for fellow Italian composer Giacchino Rossini, after those plans fell through Verdi opted to write Requiem on his own years later. Composed in a highly Romantic style, this Requiem combines the might of a symphony orchestra with a full chorus and soloists. Many of the sections may be instantly recognizable from their use in contemporary movies as well: the Dies Irae, for instance, was popularized in Armageddon (1998), and often features in move trailers including battle scenes. Kristian Alexander | conductor 7:10 p.m. Prélude: pre-concert recital. 7:20 p.m. Pre-concert talk. Intermission discussion and Q&A with Thomas Burton and Daniel Vnukowski.
Natalya Gennadi | soprano
Danielle MacMillan | mezzo-soprano
Marcel d’Entremont | tenor
Dion Mazerolle | bass
Orpheus Choir and Resound Choir
Thomas Burton | artistic director
Daniel Vnukowski | host
VIRTUOSITY AND REVOLUTION (3/21/26-3/21/26)
IMAGES AT AN EXHIBITION (5/16/26-5/16/26)
TIME AND TRANSFORMATION (6/20/26-6/20/26)
Meridian Arts Centre – George Weston Recital Hall is at 4981 Highway 7, Unit 1, Markham ON L3R 1N1, Toronto, ON.
POEMS AND PORTRAITS (5/10/25-5/10/25)
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (3/8/25-3/8/25)
SALUTE TO 2025! New Year's Gala (12/28/24-12/28/24)
A ROMANTIC EVENING IN FRANCE (6/22/24-6/22/24)
PER ASPERA AD ASTRA - Through hardship to the stars (5/11/24-5/11/24)
MYTHS AND LEGENDS (3/16/24-3/16/24)
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