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Brahms’ comforting Requiem

Philippa Kiraly — Mon, 19 May 2014 01:30:59 +0000

Although the title of Brahms’ great work is Ein deutsches Requiem, the composer later felt he should have called it just a Human Requiem. It is very human in its conception. Composed around 1865-6, Brahms chose texts from the Bible which are less about mourning the dead and more about comforting the living left behind. … Continue reading →

A Passion concert for Lent

Philippa Kiraly — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:43:44 +0000

Three big choral pieces anchored Seattle Pro Musica’s Lenten program, Passio, Saturday night at St. James Cathedral, one each from the early years of the 20th century. A.M.D.G.: Ad majorem Dei Gloriam, Benjamin Britten’s 1939 setting of seven religious poems by Gerard Manley Hopkins, six of which were sung Saturday, are evidence of the young composer’s skill … Continue reading →

What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for March

Dana Wen — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:04:09 +0000

March is upon us, but it's still blustery, rainy, and cold outside. Luckily, Seattle's got plenty of live classical music to keep you warm while we all hunker down and wait for spring to arrive.