Apollo's Fire in Mozart's Requiem: A Tapestry
Schedule
Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
First Community Church North; 3777 Dublin Road; Columbus, OH | Dublin, OH
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On Dec. 5, 1791, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote the first 8 measures of his Lacrimosa. A few hours later he took his last breath. Attending a performance of Mozart's "Requiem" in its unfinished form and hearing these 8 measures followed by silence is one of the profound experiences in classical music. We invite you to join us on November 9th for Apollo's Fire interpretation of Mozart's masterwork.Apollo’s Fire premieres a bold new program reflecting on the vibrant tapestry of American culture. In "Mozart’s Requiem: A Tapestry", Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell interweaves the movements of Mozart’s great but unfinished "Requiem" with related spiritual works by three living Black American composers – important voices in our cultural landscape.
Jeannette Sorrell says, “As I pondered how to honor the legacy of Mozart’s unfinished "Requiem", I found myself reflecting on voices that were silenced or overshadowed by the culture of that time. These voices speak to us profoundly today, as the world teeters on a precipice in so many ways. So, to complete the "Requiem", I chose eight movements from sacred-inspired works by living Black composers. In this way, we pay homage to Mozart by honoring the humanity within us all.”
This concert is generously supported by the Johnstone Fund for New Music.
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Where is it happening?
First Community Church North; 3777 Dublin Road; Columbus, OH, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43221-4915, United States, DublinEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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