BRAHMS – ‘Ein Deutsches Requiem’

Another work which Amici has performed twice, in 2006 and 2012.

The latter performance was a particularly poignant one, in that it represented the last appearance in public of our founder, John Cole. By this time he was severely ill, but his indomitable spirit came to the fore and we were delighted to see him there.

The sound clip is taken from the earlier performance which John conducted. That performance too was memorable in its own way – the soprano solo was sung by a young lady who had only started her career in music. She is now an international star and we are proud to have her as the choir’s patron – Elizabeth Watts.

(She also reprised her performance of the Brahms solos in the 2012 concert).

‘Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen’

‘How lovely are thy Dwellings’