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Requiem of Resistance

Presented by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall - Florida State University, Tallahassee FL

Mar 25 2017
Requiem of Resistance

The “Requiem of Resistance” will tell the story of the historic performances of Verdi’s Requiem at Terezín through narration, images, and a performance of the Requiem in its entirety.

About Verdi’s Requiem in Terezín:

In 1943, in the Nazi concentration camp at Terezín, an incredible act of resistance commenced when 150 Jewish prisoners premiered Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem or Requiem Mass. For those who participated in the 16 performances that Rafael Schächter conducted between 1943 and 1944—the last of which was for the International Red Cross when it came to examine the camp—the work stood as an action of defiance towards the Nazis.

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ADMISSION INFO

Tickets range from $37 to $80. Available at tallahasseesymphony.org or 224.0461.

LOCATION

Full map and directions

PARKING INFO

General parking is available in the St. Augustine Garage located on the corner of Pensacola and Copeland Streets, and the Call Street Garage located on corner of Call and Macomb Streets. Accessible parking is available at the North Entrance of Ruby Diamond Concert Hall and along Convocation Way. The accessible entrance drop-off area is located at the north entrance of Ruby Diamond (the roundabout) and may be accessed by Convocation Way. Elevators are available to take patrons to the appropriate floor. Ushers will help direct patrons to the elevators.

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