Athens State Orchestra – Lukas Karytinos
Giuseppe Verdi: The Most Popular Requiem
Giuseppe Verdi’s awe-inspiring Requiem is one of the most popular symphonic/choral works of all time. In addition to its emotionally moving musical power, what also sets it apart is its anthropocentric dimension. Verdi neither attempted to bolster faith nor stir up fear about the Judgement Day or foster hope for eternal rest. Confronted with the tragic fact of death, he wanted his music to celebrate Humans, their awe in the face of the unknown, their stance towards God, oscillating between faith and doubt. Deeply emotional, the music focuses on and expresses the mystery of the fleeting human existence, making Requiem one of the most invaluable works of the world music canon.
This year, the Athens State Orchestra honours the 100th birthday of Maria Callas, under the baton of its chief conductor Lukas Karytinos. Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy bass Alexandros Stavrakakis, the only Greek opera singer to have won First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, internationally acclaimed soprano Myrtò Papatanasiu, imposing Tunisian mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb and famous Grammy-nominated English-American tenor Barry Banks.
-
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Messa da Requiem (in memory of Alessandro Manzoni) for four soloists, mixed choir and orchestra
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- 29/06/2023 at 21:00
all events
Opera | Cinema | Greek Music | Music | Theatre | Electronica | grape | subset | Dance | Education | Maria Callas Year | Parallel Events | Classical music | Performance | Contemporary music | Talks | Contemporary Ancients | Premiere | Workshop | Jazz Sessions | Greek Debut