Songs of Destiny

Mozart’s Requiem forms the centrepiece of our season opener, our first concert under the baton of Artistic Director Kathleen Allan. In the completion by Robert Levin, we explore the mysterious history of the Requiem while presenting a performance that features the beloved moments the piece is known for. In the first half, Brahms’ Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny), sometimes referred to as the “Little Requiem,” highlights the struggle of humankind ...