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A Harmonious Celebration: Exploring Mozart's Requiem and Unveiling Forgotten Talents

Prepare for an unforgettable musical journey as the Salina Symphony joins forces with the Kansas Wesleyan University Philharmonic Choir to present 'Mozart's Requiem', a masterpiece of solace and intensity. Featuring performances from Chris Johnson on clarinet and young virtuoso Lun Li on violin, this event intertwines timeless themes of life, death, and redemption. Discover the contributions of underappreciated composer Joseph Bologne and reflections from Florence Price's 'Adoration'. Join us at the Brown Grand Theatre and Stiefel Theatre for a celebration that bridges past and present through the universal language of music.

Feb 27, 2025

1. Mozart’s Requiem at the Brown Grand Theatre

The Salina Symphony will be joined by the Kansas Wesleyan University Philharmonic Choir in presenting Mozart’s majestic final work, the Requiem.

May 3, 2025

Salina Symphony

Concordia, KS · Brown Grand Theatre

2. Mozart’s Requiem

Experience Mozart’s majestic final work, the Requiem, a masterpiece of both solace and intensity reflective of the timeless themes of life, death and redemption. On the first half, the program opens with a spiritual work by Florence Price featuring principal clarinetist Chris Johnson. Young virtuoso Lun Li will then bring Joseph Bologne’s remarkable and “Mozartean” Ninth Violin Concerto to life. A true renaissance man of the 18th century, Bologne was an extraordinary black composer neglected for centuries who is finally getting rightful recognition as one of the most accomplished musicians of his time.

May 4, 2025

Salina Symphony

3. Salina Symphony Presents Mozart's Requiem

May 4, 2025

Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

Salina · Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

Conclusion

The Salina Symphony's presentation of 'Mozart's Requiem' at the Brown Grand Theatre and Stiefel Theatre is more than just a concert; it’s a journey through time and emotion. Through the works of Mozart, Price, and Bologne, the performances transcend mere entertainment, offering audiences a chance to reflect on life's profound questions. As the notes of the Requiem fade, they leave behind a resonant echo of human connection and the enduring legacy of these composers. Don't miss this opportunity to experience music that speaks to the heart and soul, celebrating both well-known and rediscovered talents.

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