Autumn Concert 2026

7.30pm, Saturday 28 November 2026
Keele University Chapel, Keele, ST5 5BG

Keele Bach Choir
Conductor: Neil Taylor

Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem (Two-Piano Version)

Pianists: Ian Riddle and Tim Sagar
Soloists: Lizzy Humphries and Edward Robinson

Join Keele Bach Choir this November for one of the greatest choral masterpieces ever written: Johannes Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem.

Written in the wake of the death of the composer's mother, this profound and deeply moving work explores themes of grief, loss, consolation and hope. Rather than presenting a conventional religious requiem, Brahms created a uniquely humane meditation on the shared experiences that unite us all. Its message of comfort and resilience continues to resonate with audiences of every faith and none.

From moments of tenderness and reflection to passages of overwhelming power and triumph, Ein deutsches Requiem takes listeners on an unforgettable emotional journey. Highlights include the serene beauty of Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen ("How Lovely Are Thy Dwelling Places") and the exhilarating optimism of the great fugues that bring the work's message of hope to life.

Performed in Brahms's intimate and compelling two-piano version, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience this monumental work up close, revealing both the grandeur of the music and its deeply personal emotional core.

Whether you are a lifelong lover of choral music or discovering this masterpiece for the first time, this promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable evening.

Ticket Prices

All ticket prices include an interval drink.

Book your tickets now (link below) and experience one of the most moving and uplifting works in the choral repertoire.