Berkshire Lyric Presents Jenkins' 'Requiem'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Lyric will present Karl Jenkins’ iconic choral "Requiem" at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, at St. Joseph’s Church on North Street."Requiem" is one of the 21st century’s most recognizable choral pieces, and also one of its most unique. In addition to traditional Latin commonly encountered in a Requiem Mass, the piece also incorporates movements featuring Japanese haiku poetry and the sounds of Oriental instruments. "Requiem" was written in 2005 by Jenkins, a composer with a background in film music. It is a very popular work in Britain, and this will be its first performance in Western Massachusetts.
Berkshire Lyric’s performance will include full orchestration with strings, harp, flute, French horn and percussion, as well as the talents of both the Berkshire Lyric and the Blafield Children’s choruses.
The program will be rounded off with shorter English masterpieces by Tallis, Purcell and Hoist. Tickets are $25, and children may attend free with adult.
In addition to presenting concerts, Berkshire Lyric supports a wide range of music education projects in Berkshire County. For further information on Berkshire Lyric, visit berkshirelyricinfo.org.
