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Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem: Capilano University Choirs, Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra

The beloved classic, Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem, is the focus of the April 13...
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$30 adult, $25 seniors, $10 students & children

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Capilano University Choirs
choral from North Vancouver BC
Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra
from Vancouver BC
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The beloved classic, Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem, is the focus of the April 13 & 14 concerts by the 110 voices of Capilano University Choirs and the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. Brahms chose to write this piece in his native language, German, and chose Biblical texts which he believed would give comfort to the living. Indeed, it is thought his own mother's death inspired him to write it. More than 150 years later, this major work by Brahms remains a powerful, moving and hopeful piece. The choir and orchestra will be joined by guest soloists Elyse Kantonen, soprano and Richard Petroski, baritone. Other repertoire includes the dark and brooding Kyrie in D minor by Mozart and the sublime, impressionistic Ralph Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music. The Serenade is an ode to the p... more...

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Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem: Capilano University Choirs, Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra @ BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano U Apr 13 2019 - Nov 24th @ BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano U

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