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Think of this as an opera disguised as a church piece. The 'Dies Irae' (Day of Wrath) section will literally make you jump — massive timpani, crashing brass, and a full chorus screaming about the end of the world. It's metal. In a basilica.
Verdi: Messa da Requiem — Four soloists, full chorus, and orchestra
Sometimes called 'the greatest opera ever written' — but it's actually a sacred Requiem Mass. Verdi's setting is dramatic, operatic, and thunderously powerful. The 'Dies Irae' is one of the most terrifying and thrilling moments in music.
Basilica of the National Shrine, Washington D.C.
400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017