During a performance of Mozart's Requiem, the conductor had a heart attack, collapsed and died.

Last month orchestra management laid off the 80 musicians and canceled the Sept. 10 opening performance of Verdi's Requiem.

He was also greatly impressed by a performance of Mozart's Requiem.

The best thing on the program was the performance of Faure's Requiem at the end.

This group has also participated in a performance of Mozart's Requiem.

The first public performance of Mozart's Requiem took place in the hall on 2 January 1793.

Watch a performance of Mozart's Requiem live on guardian.co.uk/music.

Eventually, Balakirev, still aged only 14, led a performance of Mozart's Requiem.

A performance of Mozart's Requiem is planned for the 200th anniversary of his death, on Dec. 5, 1991.

The occasion was magical with glittering performances of Verdi's Requiem.