Our January 2023 concert was a performance of Mozart's Requiem, with
orchestra.
Read on to see the programme, read the the press-release, and view a video
of the performance.
Concert Programme
--- Press release: 21 January 2023 ---
One of Mozart's finest and most original works, the Requiem (1791) is
being presented by Galway Choral Association this week.
Accompanied by orchestra, the concert features soloists Catherine
Redding, Sarah Luttrell, Andrew Gavin Jeffrey Ledwidge, under the baton of
musical director Norman Duffy.
“Performing the Requiem is a great honour” says Norman Duffy. “The
dramatic power of Mozart’s composition highlights the austere and
ultimately redemptive language of the text of the requiem mass...” And we
are extremely pleased to welcome four outstanding soloists to Galway, and
to work with 25 fine orchestral musicians, some of whom are from Galway’s
own string orchestra, Luminosa.
“We’re delighted to once again be performing for a Galway audience,” says
Carol Duffy, Chairperson of Galway Choral Association. “The
Requiem includes the magnificent Lacrimosa which was made famous by the
movie Amadeus, and many other sections that are easily recognisable.”
“The evening marks the 25th anniversary of the choir’s foundation,
celebrates our return to normality following the two years of silence
during the recent pandemic, and remembers those who have passed during
this time”, Carol said.
The concert is at 8pm on Saturday 28 January in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate
church in Lombard St. Tickets are €22 / €20, available from
Eventbrite, Opus II in High St (091 500 300), or choir members. A
limited number of tickets may be available at the door.
