Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra to Perform Rare Dvořák's Requiem

Acclaimed soloists, large chorus, and professional orchestra to bring the composer's profound work to the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra (SCSO) will present a rare live performance of Antonín Dvořák's Requiem on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. The monumental work, which features a large chorus, professional orchestra, and four soloists, is seldom performed in the United States due to the extraordinary musical forces it requires. This concert will offer Sacramento audiences a unique opportunity to experience one of Dvořák's most emotionally powerful compositions as part of SCSO's 30th anniversary season.

Why it matters

Live performances of Dvořák's Requiem are extremely rare, making this concert a notable cultural event for the Greater Sacramento region. The work is widely regarded as one of the composer's most profound and least frequently performed major compositions, and many audiences never get the chance to hear it performed live.

The details

The March 7th matinee performance will feature four acclaimed soloists—Leslie Katter (soprano), Silvie Jensen (mezzo-soprano), Salvatore Atti (tenor), and Craig Verm (baritone)—alongside SCSO's large choral ensemble (190 singers), professional orchestra, and special guest chorus Schola Cantorum. Projected supertitle translations will be provided to enhance audience accessibility.

  • The performance will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
  • Doors will open at 2 PM.

The players

Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra (SCSO)

A leading educational non-profit organization committed to delivering world-class choral-orchestral performances and enriching the cultural fabric of the Greater Sacramento Region and beyond.

Antonín Dvořák

A renowned Czech composer whose Requiem is widely regarded as one of his most profound and least frequently performed major works.

Donald Kendrick

Founder and Artistic Director of the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra.

Leslie Katter

Acclaimed soprano soloist performing in the Requiem concert.

Silvie Jensen

Acclaimed mezzo-soprano soloist performing in the Requiem concert.

Salvatore Atti

Acclaimed tenor soloist performing in the Requiem concert.

Craig Verm

Acclaimed baritone soloist performing in the Requiem concert.

Schola Cantorum

Special guest chorus performing alongside the SCSO in the Requiem concert.

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What they’re saying

“This is not a performance that comes around often. Dvořák's Requiem is monumental in scale and deeply human in expression. Many audiences never get the chance to hear it live, and we are proud to bring this extraordinary work to Sacramento as part of our 30th anniversary season.”

— Donald Kendrick, Founder and Artistic Director of the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra (galtherald.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the Dvořák's Requiem performance start at $66, with a 50% discount available for students using the code STUDENT. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or directly from the SCSO Box Office by calling 916-808-5181 (Tuesday-Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM).

The takeaway

This rare performance of Dvořák's Requiem by the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra is a unique cultural opportunity for the Greater Sacramento region, showcasing the depth and power of the composer's work and the exceptional talent of the SCSO ensemble and soloists. It underscores the organization's commitment to bringing world-class choral-orchestral experiences to the community.