Credits:

Giancarlo Guerrero

Description:

John Harbison, an American composer who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1987 and gained worldwide recognition. Known for his unique artistic philosophy, he has composed outstanding works in the field of sacred music as well, including a piece commissioned for the Concert of Reconciliation Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Inauguration of John Paul II. He began work on this Requiem immediately after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States and completed it in March of the following year. However, he reportedly had been conceiving the idea for some time, and the work stands as a multifaceted composition that incorporates his own diverse experiences and musical motifs. Not only does it feature the orchestra and chorus, but the solo vocal parts also play a crucial role, making this a provocative work bursting with explosive energy as all elements blend seamlessly into