Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ on the anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin’s death
As is now traditional, on 17 October, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ will be performed at the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Warsaw, where Chopin’s heart rests; in accordance with the wishes of the brilliant Polish composer, this work was performed at his funeral.
This year, we shall hear an original, chamber version of the Requiem, prepared and performed by the Apollon Musagète Quartett. The ensemble, known for its outstanding performances at the ‘Chopin and His Europe’ festivals, as well as for its superb recordings, is renowned for its original ideas and extraordinary interpretations of scores, imbued with remarkable energy and wise imagination.
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