“A German Requiem” by Kent Nagano

Concert Classical Music
Dates

April 3 and 4, 2026

2 performances

Price
Regular: 51,74 to 189,71 $ Tx and fees incl.

OSM Conductor Emeritus Kent Nagano leads a moving performance of Brahms’ A German Requiem, as it was presented in 1868 in Bremen, Germany.

Making its debut at the OSM, this historic recreation includes excerpts from Baroque masterpieces such as Bach’s St. Matthew Passion and Handel’s Messiah. These musical selections offer insight into Brahms’ artistic heritage and underscore his profound connection to the rich German musical tradition. This masterpiece invites deep contemplation on life and death, promising a truly exceptional musical journey.

  • Johannes Brahms, A German Requiem, from words of the Holy Scripture, Op. 45 (1868 Bremen version)

    Johann Sebastian Bach, St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: “Erbarme dich, mein Gott”

    George Frideric Handel, Messiah, HWV 56 (orch. W. A. Mozart) – excerpts

    Works for violin and organ by Bach, Tartini, and Schumann

  • Conductor

    Kent Nagano

    Baritone

    Johannes Kammler

    Mezzo-soprano

    Paula Murrihy

    Organ

    Jean-Willy Kunz

    Violin

    Alexander Janiczek

    Choir

    Chœur de l’OSM

    Choirmaster

    Andrew Megill

  • Production / Presentation

    Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM)

    Presentation

    Power Corporation Canada (April 3)

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