Mozart’s Requiem

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Jacek Muzyk, French horn
Andrea Bickford, soprano
Lynne McMurtry, contralto
Jordan Pitts, tenor
Valerian Ruminski, baritone
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus

MOZART  Overture to Don Giovanni
MOZART  Horn Concerto No. 2
MOZART  Requiem

Mozart’s final works illuminate the stage in this profound program, opening with the dramatic overture to Don Giovanni, a vivid depiction of the infamous libertine’s final moments. The evening’s journey continues with Horn Concerto No. 2, showcasing BPO principal Jacek Muzyk’s mastery of the horn’s rich tones. The heart of the concert is Mozart’s Requiem, a work shrouded in mystery and unfulfilled promises, performed by a stellar cast of soloists alongside the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. This concert is a tribute to the genius of Mozart, exploring themes of mortality, redemption, and the eternal quest for understanding.