My brain and body has officially rode the rigorous Brahms requiem choral elliptical. Twas invigorating. Bravi, tutti Thomas Juneau & @summitchorale!
Brahms’s quotes about his German Requiem reveal his intentions for the work: universal rather than purely religious, and focused on solace for the living rather than the dead. He expressed a desire to title it “Human Requiem” instead of “German Requiem” to emphasize its broader appeal He also noted that he chose specific biblical passages because they were musically useful and not to be interpreted as religious dogma. The Requiem begins with a quotation from the Beatitudes: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” This focus on how life is lived sets the tone for five of the seven movements, each of which move from mourning and anxiety to comfort. #brahmsrequiem #summitchorale #mahlerresurrection
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