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Verdi鈥檚 Requiem at the Proms

Katie Derham presents a night of high-octane drama featuring two choirs and the 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales as Verdi鈥檚 masterpiece celebrates its 150th anniversary.

First performed 150 years ago, Verdi鈥檚 masterpiece roars into the Royal Albert Hall for its anniversary celebrations. This emotional rollercoaster isn鈥檛 just a mournful ode to the departed, it鈥檚 a thunderous celebration of life and death. Verdi himself conducted the British premiere at the Royal Albert Hall, delighting the audience with its gigantic musical forces.

This high-octane performance features four star soloists, soprano Latonia Moore, mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill, tenor SeokJong Baek and bass Soloman Howard, with conductor Ryan Bancroft, the 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales and not one but two choirs, 成人快手 National Chorus of Wales and Crouch End Festival Chorus.

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1 hour, 29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Conductor Ryan Bancroft
Singer Latonia Moore
Singer Karen Cargill
Singer SeokJong Baek
Singer Solomon Howard
Choir 成人快手 National Chorus of Wales
Choir Crouch End Festival Chorus
Orchestra 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales
Producer Louise Bracken
Director Alison Bartrop

Broadcast

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