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Mozart’s Requiem

October 23, 2021
Orpheum Theatre

The Vancouver Bach Choir returns to the stage with a fan and singer favourite, Mozart’s Requiem in d minor. A masterpiece cloaked in mystery, the work is beloved for its mesmerizing, captivating and emotionally stirring qualities. A gravely solemn and transcendent piece, Mozart’s Requiem was unfinished at the time of his death. The piece was written as a mass for the dead, and, given that he had been seriously ill for some time, some believe that Mozart wrote the Requiem for his own funeral. Though there was confusion and uncertainty as to who indeed finished the piece following Mozart’s death, it is now commonly believed that it was finished by Franz Xaver Süssmayr, a student of Mozart’s. Let’s give the final word on the matter to Beethoven: “If Mozart did not write the music, then the man who wrote it was a Mozart.”

DetailsBuy Tickets 2021-10-23 19:30:00 2021-10-23 22:00:00 America/Vancouver Mozart’s Requiem - October 23, 2021 The Vancouver Bach Choir returns to the stage with a fan and singer favourite, Mozart’s Requiem in d minor. A masterpiece cloaked in mystery, the work is beloved for its mesmerizing, captivating and emotionally stirring qualities. A gravely solemn and transcendent piece, Mozart’s Requiem was unfinished at the time of his death. The piece was written as a mass for the dead, and, given that he had been seriously ill for some time, some believe that Mozart wrote the Requiem for his own funeral. Though there was confusion and uncertainty as to who indeed finished the piece following Mozart’s death, it is now commonly believed that it was finished by Franz Xaver Süssmayr, a student of Mozart’s. Let’s give the final word on the matter to Beethoven: “If Mozart did not write the music, then the man who wrote it was a Mozart.” Orpheum Theatre Subscriptions

Britten’s St. Nicolas

November 30, 2021
Orpheum Theatre

For the first time in our 91 year history, the Vancouver Bach Choir and Children’s Choirs will delight audiences with a festive musical celebration of one of the world’s most adored saints. Britten’s St. Nicolas imbues joy and good cheer. A genuine and heartfelt piece aimed at connecting with young people, the St. Nicolas cantata is scored for multiple choirs, piano duet, organ, strings, percussion, and tenor soloist. The dramatic cantata depicts the life of Saint Nicolas (the patron saint of children seamen, and travelers), his faith, his miracles and his enduring legacy. Initially composed for four separate schools, it is the perfect piece to showcase the talents of our multi-generational choir.

DetailsBuy Tickets 2021-11-30 19:30:00 2021-11-30 22:00:00 America/Vancouver Britten’s St. Nicolas - November 30, 2021 For the first time in our 91 year history, the Vancouver Bach Choir and Children’s Choirs will delight audiences with a festive musical celebration of one of the world’s most adored saints. Britten’s St. Nicolas imbues joy and good cheer. A genuine and heartfelt piece aimed at connecting with young people, the St. Nicolas cantata is scored for multiple choirs, piano duet, organ, strings, percussion, and tenor soloist. The dramatic cantata depicts the life of Saint Nicolas (the patron saint of children seamen, and travelers), his faith, his miracles and his enduring legacy. Initially composed for four separate schools, it is the perfect piece to showcase the talents of our multi-generational choir. Orpheum Theatre Subscriptions

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