A massive collaborative performance by the Symphony Orchestra and Choral Activities, Guiseppe Verdi’s Requiem remains an unrivaled masterpiece and one of the most treasured choral works of all time. It is truly a work by which all other requiems are measured.  The Requiem was composed in 1874 to honor the passing of Alessandro Manzoni, an Italian novelist, poet and patriot whose works helped influence Italian unification. In this epic work, operatic soloists join forces with a massive choir and orchestra to create an exhilarating emotional journey for listeners.