Johannes Brahms' A German Requiem | In Excelsis Concert Series

Presented by St. George’s Choir & Senior Choristers, and featuring soloists soprano Katie Arata, baritone Ryan Bede, pianist Peter Roghan, and percussionist Christopher Norton. Details at stgeorgesnashville.org/music.
Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem stands as a singular achievement in the choral canon, often regarded as the masterpiece of its genre. Unlike a traditional Latin Mass for the Dead, which focuses on the souls of the departed and the fear of judgment, Brahms’ work is a profound celebration of life intended to comfort the living. In a poignant letter to Clara Schumann, he even suggested it could be titled a “Human Requiem,” emphasizing its universal connection to the human experience of grief and hope. Throughout the performance, listeners will encounter a beloved masterwork filled with both breathtaking beauty and the epic drama unique to this score.
We invite you to join us for this performance commemorating All Saints Day, celebrating the lives of those we have lost and finding collective comfort through this monumental work of remembrance.