Sven Helbig + René Pape Dresdner Kreuzchor Staatskapelle Dresden Martin Lehmann - Requiem A (Vinyl)

Dresden-based composer and producer Sven Helbig creates Requiem A to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the victims of war and sending a profound plea for peace. The world premiere will take place on February 9, 2025, in Dresden’s Kreuzkirche, performed by the Dresden Kreuzchor, the Saxon State Orchestra, and celebrated bass-baritone René Pape. The recording will be released by Deutsche Grammophon on May 9, 2025. With further performances planned in Coventry and beyond, this poignant work seeks to serve as a universal message of remembrance, reconciliation, and cultural exchange.

Tracklisting:

1. Introitus
2. Kyrie
3. Meer Von Tränen
4. Sana Et Vola
5. Sanctus
6. Agnus Dei
7. Aus Der Tiefe
8. An Die Weide
9. Atem