Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association

Verdi's Requiem

Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 pm
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
MSO Chorus, Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director
Alexandra Loutsion, soprano
Alice Chung, mezzo-soprano
Ben Gulley, tenor
DeAndre Simmons, bass

Guiseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

Requiem Mass (In Memory of Alessandro Mazoni) (1874)

• No. 1. Requiem and Kyrie (Solo Quartet, Chorus)
• No. 2. Dies irae:
  • Dies irae (Chorus)
  • Tuba mirum (Chorus)
  • Mors stupebit (Bass)
  • Liber scriptus (Mezzo-Soprano, Chorus)
  • Quid sum miser (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor)
  • Rex tremendae (Solo Quartet, Chorus)
  • Recordare (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Ingemisco (Tenor)
  • Confutatis (Bass, Chorus)
  • Lacrymosa (Solo Quartet, Chorus)
• No. 3. Offertorium (Solo Quartet)
• No. 4. Sanctus (Double Chorus)
• No. 5. Agnus Dei (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Chorus)
• No. 6. Lux aeterna (Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Bass)
• No. 7. Libera me (Soprano, Chorus)

There is no intermission.

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following sponsor for supporting tonight's post-concert reception

Robert A. Saunders

The DoubleTree by Hilton™ Modesto is the official hotel of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

Photography, sound, or video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. Please remember to silence all electronic devices and refrain from text messaging during the concert. Mobile devices may be used to read program notes during the concert.

Program and artists subject to change. E&OE.

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