Requiem by G. Verdi (Part 1/2)

Alessandro Manzonis short story I promessi Sposi(The Betrothed) was Giuseppe Verdis (18131901) favourite piece of Italian literature since he first read it in his early teens. Verdi only had the chance to meet Manzoni once in person, but the writer had an immense influence on him with his patriotic works.

The premiere of Verdis Requiem in the memory of Alessandro Manzoni took place on May 22nd 1874, exactly one year after Manzonis death, at the church of San Marco in Milan with the composer himself acting as the conductor.

Choreography: Tiina Ollesk, Rene Nõmmik
Dancers: Külli Roosna, Nele Suisalu (2006), Eneli Raud, Laura Kvelstein, Tiina Ollesk, Argo Liik, Rain Saukas, Gert Preegel, Dmitri Kruus, Silver Soorsk, Kaarel Väli (2006), Endro Roosimäe (2008)
Performers (2006): THE ESTONIAN NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, conductor Eri Klas, Moscow Novaja Opera choir. Soloists: Annely Peebo, Aile Asszonyi, Mati Palm, Juhan Tralla
Performers (2008): THE ESTONIAN NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, conductor Eri Klas, mixed choir LATVIJA. Soloists: Annely Peebo, Aile Asszonyi, Ain Anger, Juhan Tralla.
Premier: 19.08.2006 - Birgitta Festival at Birgitta Convent
Reconstruction: 14.08.2008
Organizer: Tallinna Filharmonia

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• Tiina
• Ollesk
• Rene
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Is this and the second part all of the requiem that Verdi dedicated to Manzoni?