Verdi - Messa da Requiem / Varady, Palmer, Olsen, Scandiuzzi, Plasson

1. Requiem Mass, for soloists, chorus & orchestra (Manzoni Requiem)
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by Toulouse Orchestra with Felicity Palmer , Roberto Scandiuzzi , Malcolm Stewart , Julia Varady
Conducted by Michel Plasson

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Verdi - Messa da Requiem / Varady, Palmer, Olsen, Scandiuzzi, Plasson
Average customer rating:

Absolutely stunning performance!

Verdi - Messa da Requiem / Varady, Palmer, Olsen, Scandiuzzi, Plasson
Giuseppe Verdi , Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse , Michel Plasson , Julia Varady , Felicity Palmer , Keith Olsen , Roberto Scandiuzzi , and Orféon Donostiarra
Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002RZ2
Release Date: 2001-10-02

Tracks:

Requiem e Kyrie: Requiem
Requiem e Kyrie: Kyrie
Sequence (Dies irae): Dies irae
Sequence (Dies irae): Tuba mirum
Sequence (Dies irae): Liber Scriptus
Sequence (Dies irae): Quid sum miser
Sequence (Dies irae): Rex tremendae
Sequence (Dies irae): Recordare
Sequence (Dies irae): Ingemisco
Sequence (Dies irae): Confutatis
Sequence (Dies irae): Lacrymosa
Offertorio: Dimine Jesu
Offertorio: Sanctus
Offertorio: Agnus Dei
Offertorio: Lux aeterna

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Customer Reviews:

Absolutely stunning performance!.......2001-06-20

This recording of Verdi`s Requiem Mass was recorded in 1997 and attracted little attention at the time of its release.

I actually found it in a bargain bin during a visit to Grenoble and since Verdi`s Requiem has always been my favourite, I got it.

And, oh, to my surprise I discovered that it is actually a small treasure - although not in any competition with the ultimate recording by Giulini featuring Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Christa Ludwig et al.

However, this recording, which was made in a church (not unusual) has an extra dimension - namely the ECHO. Many Requems are recorded in large halls/rooms etc. but I think that the technicians usually subdue the echo. This was not done here and all thru the Requiem you are made quite aware that this was recorded in a HUUUGE room, which adds an extra dimension to the recording and creates exactly the right atmosphere - thus being the reason for my 5th star, since orchestra and soloists are easily worth at least 4 stars, especially Scandiuzzi.

If you are out to get an exceptional experience, do get this if you can!

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