Justin Bischof to Conduct Mozart Requiem at Christ Church Pelham

Local residents can attend a performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Requiem in D minor” at Christ Church Pelham Manor on Sunday, November 15, at 4 p.m. The event is part of the Friends of Music concert series and features a combined ensemble of professional and amateur musicians.

Justin Bischof will conduct the performance. He serves as the founder and artistic director of MOO | Modus Operandi Orchestra, a professional New York City ensemble. He also holds the position of Director of Music and Organist at Christ Church. The musical lineup includes the Christ Church Parish Choir, The Modus Singers, and the Modus Operandi Orchestra.

Mozart wrote the Requiem during the final months of his life. He died in December 1791, leaving the score unfinished. His pupil, Franz Xaver Süssmayr, completed the work. This version has remained the standard performance text for over two centuries. The piece includes the dramatic Dies Irae and the slow Lacrimosa movement.

This concert follows an orchestral program held on October 21 that celebrated America’s 250th anniversary. The series aims to bring major classical works to the Pelham community. The historic church provides the acoustic setting for the combined choir and orchestra.

Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite. The venue is located at 1415 Pelhamdale Avenue in Pelham Manor, New York 10803. Parking is available across the street from the church. More information can be found at christchurchpelham.org.