About this Event
The philharmonic’s season will conclude on May 2nd with a performance of Benjamin Britten’s powerful War Requiem at Heinz Hall. A monumental musical statement of pacifism, the War Requiem will involve 140+ students from the school of music in collaboration with multiple community partners. The CMU Choir, prepared by Director of Choirs, Mark Trawka, will combine forces with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, under the direction of Daniel Singer, and the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus, under the direction of Shawn Funk. The full philharmonic will be onstage along with a chamber orchestra of instrumental soloists. Vocal soloists for this performance will be soprano Rochelle Bard, tenor Karim Sulayman, and baritone Daniel Okulitch.
Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic and Choir
Daniel Nesta Curtis, conductor, Director of Orchestral Studies
Mark Trawka, Director of Choirs
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh
Daniel Singer, Robert Page Music Director
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus
Shawn Funk, Artistic Director
Rochelle Bard, soprano
Karim Sulayman, tenor
Daniel Okulitch, baritone
Program:
Benjamin Britten - War Requiem
Cost:
Free and open to the public; tickets required.
Event venue & nearby stays
Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States
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