Of his Requiem, Brahms wrote: “as regards the text, I must confess that I would gladly leave off the ‘German’ and replace it simply with ‘human.’” Composed after the death of his mother, Brahms’ Requiem would become a universal gift not for the dead but for the living: a sweeping meditation on grief and hope. From the intimate bond between parent and child to the communal solace of collective mourning, it carries the echoes of those across generations who have found comfort in its embrace. The Thirteen performs this genre-defying masterpiece in Brahms’ own version for piano four hands with pianists Brian Ganz and Eric Conway.

Bonds’ Credo, set to a text by W.E.B Du Bois and also accompanied by piano, stands as a monument to conviction and hope. Penned in 1904 yet still urgent today, Credo is a clarion call for justice, dignity, and possibility. Together, Brahms and Bonds explore music’s power to console, inspire, and bear witness across time.

This program is made possible by a generous gifts from our Concert Sponsors, Cheryl Naulty & Walter Hill and an Anonymous donor.

The Thirteen’s Vocal Fellows Program is made possible by a gift from the Andrew Warnock Clarke & Martin ‘Chip’ Sherrill Family Foundation.

Pricing:
Preferred Seating: $70 ($10 more if purchased at the door)
General Admission: $45 ($10 more if purchased at the door)
Student Tickets (with Current Student ID): $15 ($10 more if purchased at the door)
Non-resident virtual only ticket: $40
Kids ages 5-17 come free with the purchase of a General Admission ticket for a caregiver.
All in person tickets include access to the virtual performance On Demand.