Verdi’s Requiem: “Dies irae”

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Yannick Nézet-Séguin led a commemorative performance of Verdi’s Requiem, featuring the Met Orchestra and Chorus and soloists Ailyn Pérez, Michelle DeYoung, Matthew Polenzani, and Eric Owens.

[ItsMemeHere]

dude imagine the IMMENSE power the conductor was feeling in that moment

[ddg]

The conductor is giving it large like a rock star on stage.

[mikeobrien]

If this were only piece of music in existence, everyone would want to grow up to be a bass drum player.

[amyleigh]

I'm so blessed to live in an age where I can just Shazam this absolute masterpiece and play it in 2 seconds

[patrickjones]

Mozart's dies irae sounds like a record of what someone thinks the days of wrath would be like.
Verdi's version sounds like the actual days of wrath. Can't beat Mozart's lacrimosa though

[BeeP]

Imagine being the soloist sitting at the front hearing this pandaemonium happening behind you...

[larry]

I saw this in person. It commemorated the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and the first performance at the Met Opera since COVID started. The opening was so powerful, so many tears shed.

[edoardodalpra]

The Vatican should have a 1000 members orchestra and choir ready to play this in St. Peter square when the world ends.

[usedforks]

0:22 When you only have one job but you do it very well

[dawnstag]

Mozart's sounds like a boss fight.
Verdi's sounds like a chase scene.

[Pogueconductor]

A lot of performances of this all blend together. It is done a lot, because it is good and fun to perform. This performance stands out of the hundreds I have heard, including ones I myself have been apart of. I can FEEL the anger in the performance. And the Dynamics are just perfect. Rarely do the dynamics really stick out in this movement. WELL done everyone!

[hyperpersonal]

the absolut POWER of an orchetra is one of the most badass punk things that will ever exist on this planet

[lcbyri]

1:26 jesus the CHIN on that guy is INSANE.

[adrienlastname]

As someone who sang this piece in concert, it males you feel real powerful. Kind of a high tbh

[lisaveg]

everything was fantastic: from the director to the choir to the orchestra..

[dan_]

The combinantion of the powerful music itself and the instruments with the message of judgement and possibly eternal damnation is just such a vibe

[trombonecoach]

What a thrill to have been a part of this!

[AlexanderBushati]

Comercial music with billions of views won't exist in the future years. This kind of music will live in eternity

[pegchandler]

This part was absolutely mesmerizing. Fabulous performance 🤩

[maestroclassico]

They just did the Mahler 2 and now this! The MET Orchestra and Choir on FIRE. They are used to doing Verdi every year but this had to be a treat.