JOHANNES BRAHMS: Ein deutsches Requiem

The Dessoff Choirs & Orchestra
Dessoff Alumni
Malcolm J. Merriweather, conductor
Kent Tritle, conductor
James Bagwell, conductor
Christopher Shepard, conductor

Kicking off Dessoff’s centennial season is Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, led by Malcolm J. Merriweather, on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm at The Town Hall. As the inaugural program of the 100th anniversary season, Dessoff is inviting all Dessoff Alumni to join on stage for this beloved work. In addition, Dessoff will welcome back former conductors Kent Tritle, James Bagwell, and Christopher Shepard who will be speaking and conducting some of the Requiem movements.

This program is significant as Brahms and Otto Dessoff (founder Margarete Dessoff’s father) were friends. Brahms provided Dessoff the opportunity to conduct the premiere of his Symphony No. 1, and Dessoff dedicated his String Quartet in F, Op. 7 to Brahms. Further, The Town Hall has been an important partner to The Dessoff Choirs, as the group has performed at the venue over 50 times since its initial concert in 1926.