Elmhurst Choral Union will perform ‘Brahms: A German Requiem’ April 21
The Elmhurst Choral Union, along with the Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra, will present “Brahms: A German Requiem” on Sunday, April 21, in Hammerschmidt Chapel. It will feature soloists Susan Nelson, soprano, and Ronald Watkins, baritone.
Johannes Brahms’ monumental work, the German Requiem, was composed between 1865 and 1868. This masterpiece stands as a testament to Brahms’ profound musical and emotional depth.
Unlike traditional requiems, Brahms’ German Requiem offers a unique perspective on life, death, and consolation. Drawing from the Luther Bible, Brahms carefully selected texts that focus on comfort for the living rather than prayers for the departed, reflecting his deeply personal and humanistic approach to the subject matter.
Embark on this musical journey through seven movements, each exploring different facets of the human experience.
From the serene and majestic opening of “Blessed are they that mourn,” to the triumphant proclamation of “Death, where is thy sting?,” Brahms’ music traverses a wide emotional landscape, offering moments of solace, hope, and reflection.
The concert, led by artistic director Scott Uddenberg, will begin at 3 p.m. at the chapel on the Elmhurst University campus, 190 S. Prospect, Elmhurst.
Tickets are $25 or $15 for children up to age 12. Purchase tickets online at elmhurstchoralunion.org/tickets or at the door the day of the concert.
The Elmhurst Choral Union is grateful for the financial support from the Explore Elmhurst Grant Program, Wurlitzer Grant, the DuPage Foundation, and the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
For more information, visit elmhurstchoralunion.org or email info@elmhurstchoralunion.org.