In an environment of little food, no medical care, disease, infestation, and fear for their lives, professional conductor Rafael Schachter and other Jews formed a chorus, memorized Giuseppe Verdi’s ...

Verdi’s Requiem, the composer’s epic, dramatic, mood-swinging treatment of an ancient Catholic funeral mass, is a significant milestone for any conductor. “It’s one of those pieces that you study and ...

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True Concord Voices & Orchestra didn’t waste any time building on the euphoria from its acclaimed performance late last month of Bernstein’s Mass. This weekend, the professional choir joins with 40 ...

Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem is a conductor's dream come true. Few pieces in the repertoire offer the drama of opera and the thrill of wonderful symphonic writing combined with stellar, virtuosic solo ...