Mozart’s turbulent Requiem was commissioned by a mysterious stranger at the very end of the composer’s life, and was left unfinished at his death.  From the very opening we are plunged into a dark and sombre world, yet one with moments of thrilling drama and serene beauty.  We pair this masterpiece with three shorter works by Mozart’s successors: Bruckner’s passionate motets, and Brahms’s radiantly beautiful Schicksalslied – this work, ‘The song of destiny’, tackles similar themes to the Requiem, yet transports us to a peaceful world of divine redemption, far from the struggles and strife of earth.

With a full orchestra and stellar line up of soloists, this concert promises to be a highlight of the 2025 St Marylebone Festival.

Programme:

Bruckner, Ecce sacerdos magnus

Bruckner, Christus factus est

Brahms, Shicksalslied

Interval

Mozart, Requiem

Conducted by Bertie Baigent, and including a stellar line up of soloists.

Soprano, Ella Taylor

Mezzo soprano, Annie Reilly

Tenor, Philippe Durrant

Bass, Jerome Knox

St Marylebone Parish Church Choir

St Marylebone Festival Orchestra

Bertie Baigent, conductor

Please enjoy our playlist on Spotify before the concert!