Photo by Dan Dry

Fusing Gregorian melodies with 20th century harmonies, Duruflé’s Requiem appeals to early and modern music lovers alike.  Join Chicago Chorale when the 60-voice choir, acclaimed for its “remarkable ensemble sound,” presents the Requiem with organist Thomas Weisflog and cellist Sophie Webber at St. Thomas the Apostle Church.  The church’s Kimball-Skinner organ, rebuilt by Mr. Weisflog himself, boasts 3,600 handcrafted pipes and provides a magnificent accompaniment to this unique work.  Works by Palestrina and John Tavener – including Tavener’s meditative “Svyati” (O Holy One), with its virtuosic solo cello – complete the program.

St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5472 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago.  Saturday, March 27, 7:30pm.  Free, off-street parking.  Ticket price: general admission is $20; with student I.D. is $12.  More information available at www.chicagochorale.org or (773) 306-6195.