Cappella Romana: Kastalsky Requiem
Friday, November 8, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church,
Seattle,
WA,
United States
$32-$52
Stephen Fox, guest conductor
Alexander Kastalsky – Requiem: Memory Eternal to the Fallen Heroes
Overcome with urgency, Alexander Kastalsky began composing his haunting requiem during World War I to remember fallen brothers in the Great War across national lines: a call for reconciliation, redemption, and hope. Never performed during the Soviet era, this richly scored requiem for large a cappella choir receives its Northwest premiere led by guest conductor Steven Fox, nominated for a GRAMMY for his recording of the work with the Clarion Choir. By honoring a part of our darkest history, Kastalsky’s Memory Eternal helps us together embrace courage and hope for the future.