Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic and Chorus

Experience Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic and Pittsburgh Chorus perform Britten's War Requiem at Heinz Hall! The philharmonic’s season will conclude on May 2nd with a performance of Benjamin Britten’s powerful War Requiem at Heinz Hall. A monumental musical statement of pacifism, the War Requiem will involve 140+ students from the school of music in collaboration with multiple community partners. The CMU Choir, prepared by Director of Choirs, Mark Trawka, will combine forces with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, under the direction of Daniel Singer, and the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus, under the direction of Shawn Funk. The full philharmonic will be onstage along with a chamber orchestra of instrumental soloists. Vocal soloists for this performance will be soprano Rochelle Bard, tenor Karim Sulayman, and baritone Daniel Okulitch. Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic and Choir Daniel Nesta Curtis, conductor, Director of Orchestral Studies Mark Trawka, Director of Choirs Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Daniel Singer, Robert Page Music Director Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Shawn Funk, Artistic Director Rochelle Bard, soprano Karim Sulayman, tenor Daniel Okulitch, baritone Program: Benjamin Britten - War Requiem Cost: Free and open to the public; tickets required.