San Diego Master Chorale Presents Brahms’ Requiem
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2025
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San Diego Master Chorale Presents Brahms' Requiem in an intimate Two-Piano Arrangement on April 26-27, 2025
(San Diego, California) — The San Diego Master Chorale (SDMC) presents Johannes Brahms’ Requiem (A German Requiem), an awe-inspiring choral work of solace and reflection. Conducted by Music Director John K. Russell, this special performance will take place on April 26 & 27 at 4:00 PM at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego.
Unlike traditional requiems, Brahms’ masterpiece offers comfort to the living rather than mourning the departed, weaving lush harmonies and emotional depth into one of the most cherished choral works of all time. This performance will feature Brahms’ own rarely heard arrangement for two pianos, showcasing pianists Bryan Verhoye and Jessie Chang, bringing a chamber-like intimacy to the work while preserving its grandeur and emotional intensity.
Brahms’ Requiem will also feature renowned soloists Carron Martin, soprano, and Matthew Fallesen, baritone, with Heather Barclay on timpani.
“The Brahms Requiem is one of the most deeply human and spiritually uplifting choral works ever written,” said Music Director John K. Russell. “Its message of comfort and peace transcends time and speaks to us all. This two-piano arrangement brings out the clarity and nuance of Brahms’ writing for the chorus in a way that feels incredibly personal and powerful.”
Tickets for Brahms’ Requiem are $30 adult, $25 senior/military, $15 students and free for children under 12 and may be purchased at sdmasterchorale.org.
BRAHMS CONCERTS
San Diego Master Chorale
April 26,-27 2025 at 4:00 pm Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church (2128 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego)
For more information on tickets and SD Master Chorale’s full season, visit sdmasterchorale.org.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Jessie Chang
ABOUT JESSIE CHANG
Jessie Chang is an award-winning pianist known for her beautiful tone, virtuosity, and deep musical sensitivity. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, she has earned top honors in over 30 national and international piano competitions, including the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition and the Los Angeles Liszt Competition. She has performed with prestigious orchestras such as The Cleveland Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony, and the Singapore Symphony, appearing at venues like Carnegie Hall and Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium. A sought-after chamber musician, she regularly collaborates with renowned artists, including Augustin Hadelich and Lang Lang.
Bryan Verhoye
ABOUT BRYAN VERHOYE
Bryan Verhoye is a concert pianist trained at the USC School of Music, Aspen Music School, and Peabody Conservatory. A first-prize winner of the International Piano Recording Competition and Carmel Music Society, his performance of Stravinsky’s *Three Movements From Petrouchka* was broadcast on NPR’s *Performance Today*. He has performed extensively as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral pianist, including frequent appearances with the San Diego Symphony in both classical and jazz settings. He is the accompanist for the San Diego Master Chorale, Music Associate at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, and an Adjunct Faculty member at Grossmont College.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO MASTER CHORALE Since 1961, the San Diego Master Chorale has presented inspiring and exhilarating performances throughout San Diego County. Featuring 130 of the region’s finest singers, the Chorale performs classical masterworks, new music by contemporary composers, and diverse works under the direction of Music Director John K. Russell.
Each year, the SD Master Chorale reaches tens of thousands of listeners, both on stage and off, through live performances across San Diego including collaborations with the San Diego Symphony and Mainly Mozart Festival, and through broadcasts on San Diego’s NPR station, KPBS. The mission of SD Master Chorale is to connect all people to the joy of professional-caliber live choral music and enrich lives by sharing what we have in common — our voice. For more, visit sdmasterchorale.org.
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