London Symphony Chorus to perform ‘Requiem’

Tonight and tomorrow the world renowned London Symphony Chorus will make it’s only 2008-09 U.S. stop in Denver. The choir will be at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts for two performances of “Requiem” by Giuseppe Verdi. 

The 100-member choir will be accompanied be the Lamont Symphony Orchestra, part of the Lamont School of Music from the University of Denver. This spectacular, chilling and ethereal work will highlight the unparalleled acoustics of the concert hall and the talents of both the university’s music students and one of the world’s most notable choruses.

Requiem will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16 in the Swaner Gates Concert Hall in the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.  Tickets are $28-$68 and can be purchased by phone at 303-357-2787 or online at ticketmaster. com.  A free behind the curtain lecture will be held at 6:30 p.m. in which one of the artists will discuss the upcoming performance.  For more information, call 303-871-7720.