Requiem for the Living - Dan Forrest

Complete performance "Kama Cantabile" and "Revival" (conducted by Petr Yurkov), February 1, 2019, Perm, Russia
I. Introit-Kyrie at
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Hear my prayer, for unto Thee all flesh shall come.
Lord, have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy.
II. Vanitas Vanitatum at 10:29
Vanity of vanities, all is vanity! (from Ecclesiastes)
Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them rest.
Full of tears, (from Dies Irae)
he said, Let the day perish wherein I was born.
(from Job 3:2--3)
III. Agnus Dei at 17:21
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us; grant them rest.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
grant us peace; have mercy on us; grant them rest.
IV. Sanctus at 24:25
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory.
Hosanna in the highest!
V. Lux Aeterna at 33:03
May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord,
in the company of Thy saints forever:
for Thou art merciful.
Let perpetual light shine on them.
Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Grant us peace
From the composer:
A Requiem at its core is a prayer for rest, traditionally for the deceased. The five movements of Dan Forrest's "Requiem for the Living" (2013), however, form a narrative just as much for the living-and their own struggle with pain and sorrow- as for the dead. The opening movement sets the traditional Introit and Kyrie texts-pleas for rest and mercy-using ever-increasing elaborations on a simple three-note descending motive. The second movement, instead of the traditional Dies Irae, sets scriptural texts that speak of the turmoil and sorrow which all humanity faces while yet invoking musical and textual allusions to the Dies Irae. This movement juxtaposes aggressive rhythmic gestures with long, floating melodic lines, including quotes of the Kyrie from the first movement. The Agnus Dei is performed next (a departure from the usual liturgical order) as a plea for deliverance and peace. The Sanctus following it becomes a response to this redemption. The Sanctus offers three different glimpses of the "heavens and earth, full of Thy glory," all of which develop the same musical motive: an ethereal opening section inspired by images of space from the Hubble Space Telescope; a stirring middle section inspired by images of our own planet as viewed from the International Space Station; and a closing section which brings the listener down to Earth, where cities teem with the energy of humanity. The Lux Aeterna which then closes the work portrays light, peace and rest for both the deceased and the living. Christ's words are the answer to the Introit's prayer for rest: "Come unto me all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
- Dan Forrest

[@DanForrestMusic]

Just happened to hear this for the first time today. Sung so beautifully by choir, and the soloists are simply stunning. Bravi tutti!

[@choirkamacantabile]

Thank you very much. We are honored to perform this amazing music for the first time in Russia.

[@JRSoubasse]

Of all the performances I’ve heard, this is one of the best. That boy singing the mezzo-soprano part is the best one I’ve heard. Great singing and conducting! I wish our countries could get along better. Russia has such talent in the arts. Maybe music can bring us all together.

[@user-up8sc8um4w]

Была на этом концерте, а потом отправила видео друзьям в Англию. Они были в восторге ! Слышала историю, что ноты переслал кто- то из выпускников консерватории , живший в Америке и эту музыку смогли исполнить и у нас

[@mshotmail]

I truly love this work of Dan Forrest, and this is a beautiful performance. Musicians, choir, soloists, and conductor were all wonderful. Very moving.

[@nikkibelch]

The tone of this choir is just perfection. Beautiful job.

[@choirkamacantabile]

Thank you very much!

[@derekpascal3749]

The voice of Virtue in a world of delights and terrors. Such a gift!

[@choirkamacantabile]

Thank you very much

[@derekpascal3749]

Twice daily Tears of deep, deep joy.

[@eustaciascrubb1676]

Tears of joy....thank you so much 🙌👏💖

[@edwardstevens338]

A truly beautiful, moving performance. Bravo!

[@choirkamacantabile]

Thank you very much

[@edwardstevens338]

@@choirkamacantabile You are certainly welcome. As a long-time chorister, I am thrilled by your talent and professionalism. The entire ensemble in general and the adult soprano in particular bring me near tears each time I witness this performance. I have sung many Dan Forrest arrangements and think he is brilliant. Your conductor is wonderful! Congratulations again.

[@ClintonMeyerushkev]

I *LOVE* this performance. Beautiful. Spasibo, Perm - Privet my friend Vika Sharik!

[@choirkamacantabile]

Thank you very much

[@derekpascal3749]

Few uploads contain such pure beauty.

[@beegee4791]

Perfect!!!!!!!

[@choirkamacantabile]

Thank you very much

[@richardcarr6357]

Love the Russian Choral sound!; Quite different from the Texas sound; Lovely!

[@choirkamacantabile]

Thank you very much! We recommend watching other videos of our choir.

[@seph4667]

Soul shower. Repeat often.

[@miraohiko5924]

Великолепно)

[@МишаМендельсон]

А very moving performance