Benjamin Britten’s ambitious War Requiem is a heartfelt memorial to the dead of all wars. Combining the Latin mass text with anti-war poetry of WW1 soldier Wilfred Owen, this massive work with full orchestra, vocal soloists, organ, and children’s chorus is a timeless denunciation of warfare and a provocative plea for peace. Erin Freeman, conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, will harness the scope and emotional impact of a work that is on every choral singer’s bucket list.
Benjamin Britten: War Requiem
The work is sung in English and Ecclesiastical Latin
Conductor and artistic leader Erin Freeman serves in multiple positions through the United States and maintains an international presence through guest engagements. She is Director of the Saint Louis Symphony Chorus, Artistic Director of The City Choir of Washington, Artistic Director of Wintergreen Music, and Principal Conductor of the Richmond Ballet. Previously she was Director of the award-winning Richmond Symphony Chorus and Associate Conductor of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra.
Guest conducting engagements include the New York City Ballet, Kennedy Center Opera...
Read Full BioTuition includes: 7 nights lodging based on shared suite occupancy, all meals, welcome reception and post-concert party, rehearsals, sectionals, and classes with our professional faculty, practice audio files (sent in March), and a fully produced concert with professional orchestra in an excellent venue.
Dormitory housing is in modern air-conditioned apartments with private single bedrooms with a shared suite-style bathroom and kitchenette and lounge. Disabled access rooms are available. Parking near the dormitory is an additional campus fee. A commuter option is available for local singers and for those who wish to stay off campus. The campus meal plan is included in all tuitions to encourage shared learning and social experiences.
All meals from Sunday dinner through the following Sunday breakfast are included. Dining can meet the needs of vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan diets.
While campus housing provides the best value and community experience, those who prefer a commuter hotel option can click here to find rates and availability for hotel properties within a convenient distance to campus:
This campus location requires a significant amount of walking between venues; those with cars can drive from the dorms to rehearsal. Golf cart transportation will be available to assist at scheduled rehearsal and event times.
Walking distance between the dorm and rehearsal is approx. 0.5 mile. Distance between dining and performance facility is approximately 0.3 mile.
Rehearsal, performance, dormitory, and dining venues are fully accessible with elevators. Please discuss mobility issues with us in advance.
Travel to Purchase is not included. Westchester County Airport (serving American, Delta, and JetBlue hubs among others) is 4 miles away. New York City and its airports are approximately 30 miles away.
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We will rehearse and perform at facilities in the Purchase College Conservatory and Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.
