Alessandro Manzoni’s short story I promessi Sposi(The Betrothed) was Giuseppe Verdi’s (1813–1901) 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 Verdi’s Requiem in the memory of Alessandro Manzoni took place on May 22nd 1874, exactly one year after Manzoni’s 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
Duration: 90 min
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