Valentin Silvestrov - Requiem for Larissa - Памяти Киры Mуратовой ( Hobart Earle, OPO, Dumka )

Hobart Earle conducts the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Choir of Ukraine ( “Kapella Dumka“ - Yevhen Savchuk, choirmaster ) in the Odessa Premiere of this composition on June 15, 2018 . At the request of Valentin Silvestrov, the performance was dedicated to the memory of legendary film-maker Kira Muratova. Mezzo-soprano solo : Oksana Nikitiuk Tenor solo : Olkesandr Biloshapka I “Requiem aeternam...“ II “Tuba mirum...“ III “Lacrymosa dies illa...“ IV “Proshchai svite, proshchai zemle...“ ( from the poem “The Dream“ by Taras Shevchenko ) V “Agnus dei...“ VI “Requiem aeternam...“ VII “Requiem aeternam...“ “Requiem for Larisa” represents Silvestrov’s very personal approach to this traditional genre. It is a very intimate service and an act of remembrance for his wife, Larisa Bondarenko, who died young, and for their life and what they did together. Only parts of the