Chor viril Surses seeks singers for a requiem honouring Pader Alexander Lozza

The Chor viril Surses is looking for project singers from central Graubünden and beyond for its concert project 'Consolaziun e speranza' (Consolation and Hope).¹ The call is aimed at men who enjoy choral singing.¹

The occasion is the 75th anniversary in 2028 of the death of Pader Alexander Lozza (1880–1953), the poet and Capuchin friar from Surses.¹ At its heart is the 'Requiem for Solace' by Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen. Alongside it come two new works by Graubünden composer Flavio Bundi: 'Cardentscha', based on a Lozza poem that has never been set to music before, and 'In Paradisum', written especially for the project.¹

The choir will be joined by the Kammerphilharmonie Graubünden, with Rainer Held as musical director.¹ The performances take place in March 2028 in Lantsch/Lenz, Chur and Zug.¹

Next step: if you'd like to sing, you can sit in on two open rehearsals with no obligation, on 18 and 25 October 2026, both at 7.30pm in the Sala Grava in Savognin.¹