In January 2026, The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Franz Welser-Möst, performed Verdi’s Requiem at both Mandel Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall.
Performing Artists
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, Music Director
Asmik Grigorian, soprano
Deniz Uzun, mezzo-soprano
Joshua Guerrero, tenor
Tareq Nazmi, bass
The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
„As an opera conductor, I have spent many years immersed in Verdi’s music, but the Requiem truly stands apart as one of his most memorable masterpieces… More than two decades have passed since I last led Verdi’s Requiem with the Orchestra in 2004, and revisiting this monumental work with this ensemble after so many years feels deeply special…
To bring this monumental work to life, you need not only a great orchestra but also a powerful chorus and soloists with the necessary stamina to convey its full gravity. In Asmik Grigorian, for example, you have a soprano who brings extraordinary stage presence and emotional depth to her performances. Plus, the dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism of our all-volunteer chorus are remarkable, and under the direction of Lisa Wong, it has grown into something truly extraordinary“ (Franz Welser-Möst)
