Rituals: Requiem
A raw orchestral night.
Presented as part of the LA Phil’s Rituals festival, curated by Creative Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, this pairing of requiems brings us face to face with questions of faith, humanity, and mortality. Mozart’s Requiem unfolds as a sacred rite suspended between fear and hope. From its booming Dies irae to its heart wrenching Lacrimosa, the unfinished mass is a powerful yet gentle statement on salvation and eternal rest. György Ligeti’s Requiem is described by the composer as hysterical, hyperdramatic, and unrestrained. Striking and substantial, the music bears the imprint of a long time spent in the shadow of death. Sci-fi fans may recognize its sounds of cosmic dread from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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What is the theme of Rituals: Requiem?+
This performance examines questions of faith and mortality by pairing Mozart’s traditional mass with György Ligeti’s hyperdramatic avant-garde composition.
Who is performing in this concert?+
The Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Master Chorale are the featured ensembles.
How do I get tickets for this performance?+
Tickets are available through the official LA Phil box office and authorized ticketing partners. Tickets on Mood.
