Requiem: Duruflé and Howells

The Epiphany Choir will join with Seattle Symphony organist Joseph Adam to present two contrasting requiem settings. Perhaps one of the most beautiful settings of the requiem text, Maurice Duruflé’s setting features sweeping and emotive writing for choir and orchestra and a virtuosic organ part. In contrast, Howells’ setting is not strictly taken from the official requiem text, but is his own compilation of texts for unaccompanied choir, known for its haunting lines and lush harmonies. The concert will also include Josef Rheinberger’s rarely-performed yet stunning Organ Concerto No. 2, which is always crowd pleaser. Acclaimed local baritone Charles Robert Stephens and mezzo-soprano Sarah Larkworthy will be soloists.