Verdi's Requiem

Requiem Mass

The Requiem Mass, more commonly known as the Requiem Verdi's opera was composed in homage to Alessandro Manzoni, a great figure in Italian literature. The celebrated and dazzling Dies irae It alternates with graceful moments of sweetness and contemplation. In his Requiem, Verdi displays the full magnitude of his genius through his masterful balance between fervor and meditation. The listener is thus immersed in a breathtaking work of incredible power.

Four exceptional soloists, along with the Choirs of the Opéra national du Capitole de Toulouse and the orchestra, bring this monument of sacred music to life. A vast fresco exploring the human condition in the face of death and eternity, it offers an emotional experience of rare intensity.

Giuseppe Verdi

Requiem Mass

• Andreea Soare: Soprano
• Marie-Andrée Bouchard-Lesieur: Mezzo-soprano
• Joan Lainez: Tenor
• Jean-Fernand Setti: Low
• Choir of the Opéra national du Capitole – Toulouse Métropole: Directed by Gabriel Bourgoin
• Orchestra chorus: Directed by Pascale Verdier