"Facing the Unknown: Brahms’ Requiem"

Facing the Unknown: Brahms’ Requiem is a major symphonic choral program presented by Choral Arts at the Strathmore Music Center. The concert explores themes of grief, acceptance, and the unknown, pairing Johannes Brahms’ deeply consoling *Ein Deutsches Requiem*—the centerpiece of the season, presented in partnership with the German Embassy—with Jake Runestad’s evocative *A Silence Haunts Me*. The program moves through loss and silence toward comfort and hope, delivered by a full symphonic chorus and orchestra under the direction of Artistic Director Marie Bucoy-Calavan.

When: Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM.

Showtimes: One performance only, beginning at 7:00 PM. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

Tickets: General on-sale date is not yet announced; tickets are listed as “Coming Soon.” Subscription packages for the season become available starting July 6, 2026. Subscribers receive unique discounts and exclusive invitations.

Lineup: Johannes Brahms – *Ein Deutsches Requiem*; Jake Runestad – *A Silence Haunts Me*. Performed by the Choral Arts Symphonic Chorus and Choral Arts Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Marie Bucoy-Calavan.

Run time: 90 minutes, no intermission.

Venue: Strathmore Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852.

Note: All programs, artists, dates, times, and content are subject to change. This concert is part of Choral Arts’ season-long partnership with the German Embassy.