Ein deutsches Requiem

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM 

Trinity Episcopal Church, Newtown, CT

Connecticut Choral Society

ORCHESTRANEXUS & Nexus Choral Artists

Eric Dale Knapp, Conductor

Join us for an extraordinary performance of Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem), a profound and deeply moving choral masterwork that offers solace and hope. Brahms set his work in German, drawing from scripture to create a universal message of comfort for the living.

Composed between 1865 and 1868, this deeply personal piece was inspired by the loss of Brahms’ mother and his mentor, Robert Schumann. With its lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and rich orchestration, the Requiem moves through sorrow, consolation, and ultimate peace.

At the heart of this masterpiece is the chorus, which serves as the voice of collective humanity, guiding listeners through the emotions of grief and renewal. Unlike traditional requiems that focus on prayers for the dead, Brahms’ choral writing is centered on those who remain, offering reassurance and hope. From the opening blessing—”Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted”—to the triumphant affirmation—”Death, where is thy sting?”—the chorus embodies the universal journey from sorrow to consolation, making this work one of the most deeply human and spiritually uplifting compositions ever written.

Experience Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem—a profound choral masterwork of solace, reflection, and hope. Unlike traditional Latin requiems, Brahms set this work in German, offering a universal message of comfort to the living. With luminous harmonies, soaring melodies, and rich orchestral textures, the work moves through sorrow, consolation, and ultimate peace.

Don’t miss this deeply moving and spiritually uplifting experience presented by the Connecticut Choral Society.

   

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