Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor
Ying Fang Soprano
Will Liverman Baritone
University Choral Union
Scott Hanoian Music Director
Brahms A German Requiem
This performance featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra puts the UMS Choral Union on display with Johannes Brahms, who poured his soul into his utterly personal A German Requiem, which was composed after the death of his mother. Departing from the conventional Latin Mass adopted by Mozart and Berlioz, and instead incorporating texts from the German Lutheran Bible, the work celebrates the joy of remembrance and offers comfort to those left behind. Its rich harmonies and intricate counterpoint create a spiritually evocative experience that is profoundly personal, offering solace and an opportunity for introspection.