Verdi Requiem in Milan's Dome

Synopsis

In honour of Italian poet and writer Alessandro Manzoni, Maestro Riccardo Frizza conducts this special performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem in the grand, historic cathedral of Milan with the Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Choir of Milan. Verdi composed his masterpiece of sacred music in 1874 to pay homage to Manzoni on the first anniversary of his death. In this celebration of two greats of Italian culture and history, the orchestra was joined by a vocal cast composed of Serena Farnocchia, soprano, Anna Maria Chiuri, mezzo-soprano, Luciano Ganci, tenor, and Luiz-Ottavio Faria, bass. “This work is so great because it is the affirmation of the personal feelings that a human being faces during mourning, which comes to us through the anguish, pain, and hope that the strength of Verdi’s music expresses.” Maestro Frizza said in an interview with Gramiliano.

Additional Info

• No: A00050130
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Conductor: Riccardo Frizza
• Orchestra: Orchestra Sinfonica Di Milano
• Artists: Serena Farnocchia, Anna Maria Chiuri, Luciano Ganci, Luiz-Ottavio Faria, Coro Sinfonico di Milano
• Run time: 01:30:00
• Producers: Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano, Classica Italia, UNITEL
• Format: HDTV 16:9