Opera Australia continues its sidestep into choral repertoire with two great 19th-century Requiems. Completed in 1893, Fauré’s lyrical meditation on death is paired with Barber’s iconic Agnus Dei, the composer’s choral arrangement of his famous Adagio for Strings. The OA Chorus will be conducted by Paul Fitzsimon, with Michael Curtain playing the marvellous St James’ Church Bicentennial Pipe Organ. Later in the month, OA tackles Brahms’ probing German Requiem, a choral blockbuster written at a time when the composer was grieving the loss of his mother. Nicholas Milton conducts, with Jane Ede and Luke Gabbedy as soloists.

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A rare and intimate musical experience featuring the full forces of the Opera Australia Orchestra and Chorus.

Following last year’s sold-out, five-star performance of Mozart’s Requiem, the Opera Australia Orchestra and Chorus return to City Recital Hall for another night of heart-rending music and unparalleled artistry.

Brahms’ German Requiem is a monumental work for orchestra, chorus and soloists, written in the grips of the composer’s despair over the loss of his mother. This is music that breathes, embraces and lifts, drawing a path from grief to healing.

Our Mozart Requiem performance at City Recital Hall sold out in a matter of days, so don’t delay in securing your tickets to this very special event.