Giuseppe Verdi's "Messa da Requiem" is among the most popular pieces in the concert repertoire. In a sensational co-production by Zurich Opera and Ballet, Christian Spuck brought this oratorio-like work to the stage in 2016 for four solo voices, choir, and orchestra, combining dance, abstract scenery, space, and light. In his internationally acclaimed production, Spuck focuses on the human condition in the face of death, embarking on a sensitive exploration of humanity's origins and destiny amidst the terrifying proximity of death, isolation, solidarity, and the processing of grief. He skillfully interweaves the large choir and the solo quartet with the versatile dancers through his carefully directed movement.