Requiem for the Living
Requiem for the Living is a choral composition in five movements by Dan Forrest, completed in 2013, an extended setting of the Requiem. The composer writes that his piece tells “a narrative just as much for the living, and their own struggle with pain and sorrow, as for the dead.”
Be prepared to let this music speak to your heart and to allow the silence to hover over you. The musical score lays groundwork passion with careful crafting of the forces arranged in a composition that makes this 40-minute work become an extended prayer for healing.
The Central Coast Philharmonia combines with the Central Coast Youth Orchestra to pour their musical gifts into this work under the amazing hand of Patrick Brennan.
A musical endeavour that is needed in the world today in times of grief and unrest - Requiem for the Living will hover over you transporting the listener on a journey of healing and peace.
This is a not to be missed concert.
Reviews
“The requiem last night was stunning! I thought the balance between the voices and the orchestra
was great in the venue! A wash of glorious harmonies, colours and vocal tones and effective
dynamics. Beautiful work from the soloists – loved it!! Bravi tutti!”
“Anne, your contribution to the whole concert was just superb. The choice of the repertoire was
perfect and I thought the choir and orchestra were excellent. Thank you.”
“The music evoked so many emotions for me, & I’m pretty sure for others in the audience too.
(Always does, the power of music to speak directly to the soul!)”
“CONGRATULATIONS!!! She shouts from the rooftops. Performance beyond measure by all. Instant
transportation to heaven!”
“This was such a lovely concert in an amazing setting! The Requiem for the Living was beautiful –
everything about it, the choir, the orchestra the soloists and the incredible music by Dan Forrest.
Thank you for bringing this music to the Central Coast.”
“Wonderful concert once again, amazing goose bump moments throughout.
As usual a fantastic venue for a dynamic sound. Thank you all for a great night of stunning music, it’s
so lovely to see and hear so much passion in what you all love. Thank you!”
“What a beautiful experience. The Requiem picked me up like a wave and brought grief and
happiness. Glorious.”
“Brilliantly composed, passionate choirs and an incredible orchestra. Very professional and
memorable. Takes you to another world.”
“CC Philharmonia is amazing – love the intimacy and connection.
It was as good as Royal Melbourne Philharmonia. Well done. Absolutely gobsmacked.
Run it again.”
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