World Premiere: Requiem for a Lost Generation
December 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Chicago, IL
Join us on World AIDS Day for the world premiere of Requiem for a Lost Generation, a new nine-movement choral work by Chicago-based composer and baritone D. J. Rodriguez.
Written in remembrance of those lost during the AIDS crisis, this approximately 30-minute work draws upon the traditional Latin Requiem Mass to explore grief, remembrance, shame, compassion, resistance, and hope. Through its music, the Requiem seeks to honor a generation devastated by the epidemic while inviting contemporary audiences to reflect on its enduring legacy.
The premiere brings together a 26-voice choir for an evening of music and communal remembrance. The program will begin with personal stories honoring those affected by the AIDS crisis, followed by a symbolic stone and water ceremony and the complete performance of the Requiem.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Location: North Shore Baptist Church, Andersonville, Chicago
Tickets: Pay what you want, including free admission, to ensure accessibility.
Tickets and event information:
https://events.humanitix.com/requiem-for-a-lost-generation
Learn more about the project and composer:
https://www.djrodriguezmusic.com
The performance will be recorded and made available online following the premiere.
Requiem for a Lost Generation is partially supported by an Individual Artists Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
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