Rodrigo and The Requiem
Step into a spellbinding night where legends, romance, and eternity collide in symphonic sound. Rodrigo and The Requiem is not just a concert—it’s a full-on emotional journey crafted for anyone who loves big feelings, lush melodies, and spine-tingling choral moments.
The evening opens with Dan Perttu’s Nimue and Her Fairies, a shimmering orchestral fantasy inspired by Arthurian myth. You’ll be swept into a world of enchanted forests, elusive fairies, and glowing musical colors that feel like a movie score come to life.
From there, the spotlight shifts to world-renowned guitarist Grisha Goryachev for Rodrigo’s iconic Concierto de Aranjuez. Expect sultry Spanish romance, heartfelt lyricism, and fiery virtuosity—this is the guitar concerto that has captured imaginations for generations, full of warm harmonies and poetic elegance.
Then comes the breathtaking finale: Mozart’s Requiem, performed by your Austin Symphony Orchestra together with the powerful voices of Chorus Austin. This is Mozart’s final masterpiece—dark, dramatic, and deeply moving, yet illuminated by moments of pure, radiant beauty. From hushed whispers to towering choral walls of sound, the Requiem brings the night to an unforgettable, soul-stirring climax.
Across one evening, you’ll travel through three distinct musical worlds—myth, romance, and transcendence—woven into a single, immersive concert experience. If you love epic stories, emotional intensity, and the thrill of live orchestra and chorus, this is the kind of performance you’ll be talking about long after the last note fades.
- A magical opening inspired by Arthurian legend
- Passionate Spanish guitar fireworks with Rodrigo’s beloved concerto
- A towering, choral showpiece in Mozart’s timeless Requiem
- Rich orchestral colors, soaring voices, and a full emotional arc in one night
Come ready to listen, feel, and be transported—this is concert-going at its most dramatic and unforgettable.