Dances of Death

Harmonia Orchestra & Chorus

William White, conductor

Alfred Schnittke “Agitato I” from Story of an Unknown Actor

Sergei Rachmaninov “Blessed art Thou, O Lord” from All-Night Vigil

William C. White Dies Irae [world premiere]

Sergei Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances

more information: harmoniaseattle.org

With the Symphonic Dances, Sergei Rachmaninov created his final statement, a summary of his life and obsessions, quoting some of the music that meant the most to him: the blazing light of the “Alleluias” from his All-Night Vigil , and the fateful “Dies Irae” melody that had haunted him throughout his career. The “Dies Irae” is also the subject of a major new work for chorus, baritone and orchestra by Harmonia music director William White, receiving its world premiere on this macabre program.

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