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Brahms Requiem

The Rev Richard Coles introduces a performance of Brahms's tender and consoling A German Requiem, inspired by the death of the composer's mother. Richard Farnes conducts.

The Rev Richard Coles introduces a performance of Brahms's tender and consoling A German Requiem, inspired by the death of the composer's mother. Richard Farnes conducts the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, with soloists Golda Schultz, making her Prom debut, and Johan Reuter. The evening starts by marking Thea Musgrave's 90th birthday with her dramatic and mysterious single-movement piece Phoenix Rising.

1 hour, 45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Richard Coles
Conductor Richard Farnes
Choir Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus
Orchestra Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra
Singer Johan Reuter
Singer Golda Schultz
Producer Dominic Best
Director Pati Marr

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