The Marches Choir present Mozart Requiem

Marches Choir

The Marches Choir of Bishop’s Castle, 15 additional singers from Cardigan in West Wales, the Marches Sinfonia and a host of professional soloists and musicians are combining forces to bring an exquisite evening of choral and orchestral music to the town on Saturday, April 2nd.  The concert is devoted entirely to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose tragically short life produced such a prolific output of inspired music, including Operas, Symphonies, Concertos, Choral and Chamber Music.

The featured work will be the Requiem in D Minor, composed at the very end of Mozart’s life.  The work is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest choral pieces of all time, displaying dramatic contrasts of expression, from the most subtle and beautiful turn of phrase as exemplified in the heart-rendering Lachrimosa, to the equally captivating power of the thunderous Dies Irae and the dramatic Rex Tremendae.

The brilliant and evocative Violin Concerto No 4 in D, K 218 is one of Mozart’s best-loved works for violin and orchestra, and the Sinfonia will be joined by the gifted young violinist, Ayla Sahin who makes a welcome return to Shropshire following her previous appearance in 2018 when she performed Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto to much acclaim.  Opening the concert is the jubilant C-major antiphon Regina Coeli, K. 276, a most delightful example of Mozart’s early choral works, full of boundless energy.  A musical treat is in store!

The venue is St John’s Church, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AF at 7.30pm. Tickets (£15, children and students free) are available by calling 01588 650315 or online via www.ticketsource.co.uk, and can also be purchased from choir members or on the night.