If a requiem looms large among a composer's works, especially one written near the end of his or her life or in a morbid frame of mind, it inevitably becomes an unofficial, autobiographical epitaph.

Regarded as a work that sings the language of grand opera on the stage of the concert hall, Verdi's grand choral memorial -- composed in 1874 to the memory of the poet Alessandro Manzoni has long ...

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One of the joys of Washington life is our regular exposure to the greatest works of the choral repertory. Two weeks ago, the Washington Bach Consort presented the "St. Matthew Passion"; last week, the ...

Verdi’s Requiem, the composer’s epic, dramatic, mood-swinging treatment of an ancient Catholic funeral mass, is a significant milestone for any conductor. “It’s one of those pieces that you study and ...

Also this morning, we're remembering another teacher: Raphael Schachter, who was a Jewish prisoner in a concentration camp. More than 60 years ago, he taught fellow prisoners a way to defy their ...

Giuseppe Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” was almost scrapped before it reached an audience. Verdi, along with other Italian composers, began working on a requiem in honor of composer Gioachino Rossini, who ...

Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi was said to prefer, and excel at, creating dramatic works. Those privileged to hear his Messa da Requiem, performed Friday by the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and more ...

Join co-hosts Michael Stern and Dan Margolies as they honor the birthdays of Giuseppe Verdi and Einojuhani Rautavaara. We'll hear Rautavaara's Fantasia for Violin and Orchestra in a world premiere ...

Great Performances – Verdi’s Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11 premieres Saturday, September 11 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) and will live stream in select markets.