Messa da Requiem
Musical work by Giuseppe Verdi
The Messa da Requiem is a musical setting of the Catholic funeral mass for four soloists, double choir and orchestra by Giuseppe Verdi. It was composed in memory of Alessandro Manzoni, whom Verdi admired. Wikipedia
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
First performance: May 22, 1874, Église San Marco de Milan, Milan, Italy
Composed: 1874
Language: Latin
Scoring: four soloists; double choir; orchestra
Text: Requiem
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