Riccardo Muti performs final Verdi Requiem in Salzburg

At the Salzburg Festival, conductor Riccardo Muti performed Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Messa da Requiem’ with the Vienna Philharmonic. The 85-year-old conductor indicated that this performance would be his last time conducting this specific work.

Muti, who has a long-standing relationship with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted his 473rd concert with the orchestra during this event. Observers noted the performance was characterized by energetic gestures and a highly differentiated dynamic spectrum, marking a significant moment in his career as he appears to be stepping away from this signature piece.