LAMENTO
De La Frontera
Border Requiem
Lamento De La Frontera is a musical requiem, grounded in the traditional liturgical Requiem Mass, and presented in an operetta like form which consists of eleven passing movements for full orchestra, grand choir, mariachi, and solo tenor and solo soprano vocalists. Michael’s composition seeks to increase public awareness and human compassion, by engendering the possible eventuality of a recognized incorporeal rest for the countless innocent souls who have, and are still passing from this world while trying to cross some geographically imposed border in search of a better life for themselves and their families.
The only public statement that this work of art seeks to express is strictly humanitarian in nature, and all socio-economic, immigration and political issues aside, the themes invoked in the work are universal for any unprepared soul who has met their end while trying to cross a threshold in search of a better life. This bitter but beautiful orchestral work speaks lovingly to the physical and spiritual realities of their stories.
Michael is currently seeking brave directors, conductors, and able patrons to help make this enormous effort and monumental performance a reality, by incorporating it into their performance schedules and or helping to secure funding to do the same. With your help, we can find common ground for all of us.
Our mission is to perform this work in tandem with aligned cultural events.