This performance of Composer-in-Residence Christopher Tyler Nickel’s Requiem celebrates the international album release of this work from UK-based label Avie Records. This recording was conducted by our own Maestro Clyde Mitchell and also features Vancouver-born / Irish soprano Catherine Redding, who will reprise her role as soprano soloist for this concert. Joining Sinfonia will be the Vancouver Chamber Choir, which is a unique professional choir that is as well-known for its traditional performances as for innovation. The clear tones of the VCC with the exquisite, soaring voice of Catherine Redding, alongside the members of Sinfonia will breathe life into the meditative settings of the Agnus Dei and Lacrimosa, the soaring Pie Jesu, and bring intensity to the Dies Irae, all leaving the audience in quiet peace with the In Paradisum. This heart-felt program will also feature Vivaldi’s Sinfonia Al Santo Sepolcro (The Holy Tomb) followed by Haydn’s early masterpiece, “The Philosopher,” his Symphony No. 22.