Open Rehearsal: Muti conducts Verdi’s Requiem
Artists
Riccardo Muti – conductor
Marie Lys – soprano
Elina Garanča – mezzo-soprano
Piotr Beczala – tenor
Ildebrando d’Arcangelo – bass
Philharmonia Chorus
Programme
Verdi Requiem
Riccardo Muti, former Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia, returns to London to conduct Verdi’s roof-raising Requiem.
Verdi poured all his skill in depicting the extremes of human emotion into his Requiem. There is violence in the ‘Dies Irae’, power and grandeur in the ‘Tuba Mirum’, heralded by eight trumpets. Joyful praise resounds in the ‘Sanctus’, a brilliant double fugue. The ‘Agnus Dei’ opens with a spine-tingling unaccompanied duet for the soprano and mezzo soloists.
Only a handful of people have had the privilege of being Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Muti was at the helm from 1972 to 1982, succeeding Otto Klemperer. He is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading interpreters of Verdi, and one of the great conductors of our time. As the Philharmonia prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary, his much-anticipated return is one of the highlights of London’s musical calendar.
Riccardo Muti’s concert is sold out. We are delighted to be able to offer Patrons and Friends of the Philharmonia the exclusive opportunity to attend one of his rehearsals with the Orchestra. This rehearsal will be followed by a discussion and Q&A session in the auditorium with some of our Principal Members, hosted by our Director of Learning and Engagement, Teddy Prout.
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Tickets to this event are limited to two per member. Demand for this event will be high, and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Need to know
Price
£15
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Running time
Approximately 3 hrs (subject to change)
Recommended age
From 7+
Programme notes
Digital programme notes available closer to the rehearsal.
Contact the Friends team
Phone: 020 7921 3906
Email: friends@philharmonia.co.uk
Concerto and Symphony Friends
Concerto and Symphony Friends members can claim their complimentary pair of open rehearsal tickets by emailing friends@philharmonia.co.uk.
About
Open rehearsals are not performances. Playing may be paused at various intervals in order for the conductor, soloist and orchestra to agree on specific styles and dynamics.
Open rehearsals will take place in the auditorium where the concert is due to be performed, unless otherwise specified. Times and repertoire being rehearsed will be confirmed prior to the rehearsal date, as these schedules are subject to change.
Please note that open rehearsals are working processes for the conductor and the Orchestra, we cannot guarantee that pieces will be played in their entirety. Timings are subject to change and every endeavour will be made to let ticket holders know in advance about any such changes. Please check our website for up-to-date information.
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