St Stephans Cathedral, Vienna Verdi's Requiem at St. Stephen's Cathedral
Vienna, Stephansdom — main
About the Event
Experience the brilliance of Italian opera composer Verdi in his sacred music masterpiece, the Requiem. The 'Dies Irae' section captures the beauty of the apocalypse like never before.
Verdi's “Messa da Requiem” stands as his pivotal work beyond his extensive opera collection, dedicated to the first anniversary of his friend and writer Alessandro Manzoni's death. While not intended for liturgical purposes, but rather concert performance, this piece encapsulates all that Verdi achieved in opera and transcends it profoundly. Verdi, with a deep reverence for the grandeur of death and a hope for redemption, showcases his compositional prowess.
Witness this magnificent creation at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, performed by the Vienna Cathedral Choir and Orchestra. Led by Domkapellmeister Markus Landerer and featuring celebrated soloists, it's an event not to be missed.
Program
- Giuseppe Verdi – Messa da Requiem
Artists
| Orchestra: | Wiener Domorchester |
|---|---|
| Conductor: | Markus Landerer |
| Choir: | Palestrina‐Motettenchor Tegernsee |
| Choir: | Wiener Domchor |
| Soprano: | Kristiane Kaiser |
| Mezzo-soprano: | Martina Mikelić |
| Tenor: | Jesús León |
| Bass: | Matheus França |
Stephansdom
The Stephansdom (St. Stephen´s Cathedral), constructed in the 12th century, is a Viennese landmark. The present-day building incorporates Romanesque and Gothic styles, and stands on the site of two earlier churches. 23 bells hang in the Stephansdom's towers - the most famous is called 'Pummerin', and is the second-biggest church bell in Europe. One highlight of the Stephansdom is its tiled roof, intricately ornamented in richly-colored mosaics that outline Vienna's coat of arms. Visitors can climb up the North or South Tower to take a closer look at the stunning roof and enjoy the view of the city. The cathedral's catacombs - the resting place of approximately 10000 souls - are another must-see. Classical music frequently adds to the magic of the Stephansdom, with those featuring the music of Vivaldi and Mozart attracting the largest crowds.
Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian opera composer. From a young age, he developed a musical education with the help of a patron and soon dominated the Italian opera. In fact by his 30s, he became one of the most influential opera composer all over the classical scene. His most famous operas are Il Trovatore, Rigoletto and La Traviata. Furthermore, he was able to establish himself as a landowner with the income from his successful operas and focus on his private life. However, he soon returned to the scene with his new popular work Aida (1871), and three masterpieces: Otello, Requiem and Falstaff.
Address
Stephansdom, Stephansplatz 1 , Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
