Deutsches Requiem

Christian Kluxen, conductor
Sonja Herranen, soprano
Erik Rousi, bass
Chorus Cathedralis Aboensis, coaching Paavo Hyökki
Turku Philharmonic Orchestra

Johannes Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem (length 71')

Enthusiastically received on his guest appearance in Turku, Christian Kluxen is now the Principal Guest Conductor of the Turku Philharmonic. This dynamic and charismatic Danish conductor opens his term handsomely with Brahms, whose gigantic requiem excellently sets the stage for All Saints Day. Written to comfort the living rather than mourn the dead, the work sets texts by Martin Luther. Soprano Sonja Herranen, 2nd prize winner at the Lappeenranta Singing Competition in January 2023, and versatile bass Erik Rousi join the orchestra and chorus for a memorable evening.