Apollo's Fire in Mozart's Requiem: A Tapestry

Apollo’s Fire premieres a bold new program reflecting on the vibrant tapestry of American culture. In "Mozart’s Requiem: A Tapestry", Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell interweaves the movements of Mozart’s great but unfinished "Requiem" with related spiritual works by three living Black American composers – important voices in our cultural landscape.

Jeannette Sorrell says, “As I pondered how to honor the legacy of Mozart’s unfinished "Requiem", I found myself reflecting on voices that were silenced or overshadowed by the culture of that time. These voices speak to us profoundly today, as the world teeters on a precipice in so many ways. So, to complete the "Requiem", I chose eight movements from sacred-inspired works by living Black composers. In this way, we pay homage to Mozart by honoring the humanity within us all.”

This concert is generously supported by the Johnstone Fund for New Music.

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