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Requiem Mass Comp

Giuseppe Verdi (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Disc: 1
1. Requiem: I Requiem - Requiem aeternam & Kyrie
2. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Dies irae
3. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Tuba mirum
4. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Liber scriptus
5. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Quid sum miser
6. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Rex tremendae
7. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Recordare
8. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Ingemisco
9. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Confutatis
10. Requiem: ll Dies irae - Lacrimosa
Disc: 2
1. Requiem: lll Offertorium - Domine Jesu Christe
2. Requiem: lll Offertorium - Hostias
3. Requiem: lV Sanctus
4. Requiem: V Agnus Dei
5. Requiem: Vl Lux aeterna
6. Requiem: Vll Libera me - Libera me
7. Requiem: Vll Libera me - Dies irae
8. Requiem: Vll Libera me - Requiem aeternam
9. Requiem: Vll Libera me - Libera me

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If you value the drama and terror of Giuseppe Verdi's sacred masterpiece, you need to hear this. Solti's "Dies Irae" is overwhelming, the drums pounding and the chorus sounding as if it's writhing in hell's torments. What Solti's intense, operatic conception lacks in spirituality it more than makes up for in the way it grips you by the throat and never lets go. The solo quartet, with one exception, is among the best assembled in the stereo era. Pavarotti shines, and Talvela's authoritative basso profundo is a rock-solid anchor. Horne's trademark register break can be a distraction at times, but she's thrilling. With a more idiomatic soprano, this would have been an unbeatable foursome, but Sutherland is sadly miscast here, most damagingly in the "Libera me." Sonics were demonstration quality in their day and are still competitive with the best. For a more devotional approach, Giulini is a good choice. Vintage performances by Toscanini (RCA and Music & Arts) and Serafin on Pearl (the latter with a true golden age vocal quartet) are desirable, as are stereo versions by Daniel Barenboim on Teldec and Robert Shaw on Telarc. Solti's remake for RCA is less attractive; you can't go wrong with this one. --Dan Davis

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best! Jun 27 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This rendition is by far the most powerful and attractive I've heard on either LP or CD. True, the Decca engineers did monkey a bit with the sound, but what a result! If the "Dies Irae" doesn't sound like hell's fury, then you're either already dead or haven't got the headphones properly plugged in. A long-time favorite that continues to surpass its contenders and delivers a truly cathartic experience with each and every listening. Five stars to be sure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect Jun 17 2004
By "b_dyoung"
Format:Audio CD
This is a dramatic recording of a dramatic work. Everyone who listens to this recording will recognize the Dies Irae: one of the most famous choral pieces of all time. This is the loudest, most dramatic Dies Irae I have ever heard. The timpanis pound, the horns blast, and the flying screams of the flutes and violins are AMAZING!

An equally dramatic but decidedly less terrifying movement of this Requiem is the Sanctus. The piece begins with three bombastic chords, growing each time as voices are added. The beautiful middle section and the ascending and descending half steps at the end make for the most glorious Sanctus from any Requiem save Durufle's.

The reason I say almost perfect is that there are a few aspects of this recording that fall short. Madame Joan Sutherland has a beautiful voice, and her voice soars to those high notes perfectly, but her diction leaves something to be desired. She occassionally sings words that are all vowel and no consonant. Sir George Solti drives the orchestra forward in a quick pace that is almost always appropriate, but is sometimes too fast: at changes of tempo, the chorus takes 2-3 beats to catch up to the orchestra.

Do not let these drawbacks stop you from ordering this recording; it is much better than the surprisingly dissappointing recording with Renee Fleming, and more dramatic than the Robert Shaw recording.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking Jan 4 2004
By Orvis M. Fuller
Format:Audio CD
While I have only had the opportunity to hear one other version of this piece (Shaw/Atl) I can confidently say this recording does not disapoint. The quartet--which interestingly highlights the bass and mezzo more than the tenor and soprano, I think--is fantastic, as is the chorus, orchestra, and conducting. If this recording could be said to have any flaws, it would be, of course, Suthland's diction; also, Horne's singing is a matter of taste. Personaly, I think there is nothing in the world like those tenoresque lines in the "Liber scriptus." Every word sung by Tavela is beautiful, but I'd have to say the most heartstopping moment is Pavorotti's entrance in the Kyrie--it is absolutely breathtaking.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best overall
Stunning! The sound is audiophile quality. And Solti, displaying more power and fire than all other conductors in what is in my opinion, Verdi's masterpiece. He is just chilling. Read more
Published on Dec 18 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars BRAVI
WOW, this is the most exciting recording of Verdi's masterpiece I've ever heard. This is better than the version with Reiner and Bjoeling for three reasons... Read more
Published on Oct 26 2001
4.0 out of 5 stars Not the best...
Although this recording of Verdi's Requim is certainly among the finest of those available today - it is not the best. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2001 by Brandon E. Conley
5.0 out of 5 stars another recommendation
I am gigantic fan of Pavorotti and sometimes Dame Joan. But just as good as this one with Pavorotti/Sutherland, is the Bjoeling/Price version. Read more
Published on Sep 4 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars Towering Masterpiece
I must admit, upon hearing this recording, I didn't look to see when it was recorded. I honestly thought that it was probably done in the early 80's. The sound is so good. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2000 by Trevor Gillespie
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thundering Masterpiece
I must admit, upon hearing this recording, I didn't look to see when it was recorded. I honestly thought that it was probably done in the early 80's. The sound is so good. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2000 by Laurel Ingham
4.0 out of 5 stars Verdi's Greatest "Opera"
I love this piece. It has absolutely everything that made Verdi one of the greatest opera composers. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars I remember the young Luciano Pavarotti!
His performance on this recording echoes in my head and tells me that Andrea Bocelli must have been inspired by his young voice. Read more
Published on July 27 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars The best recording of this piece
This highly operatic requiem shines with the extraordinary talent of the YOUNG Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, Luciano Pavarotti (doesn't even wear his beard, yet) and the late... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars Heaven
This is the best Requiem I have heard. The voices blend beautifully and contrast just as beautifully. Conductor Solti really slams through this work. Fantastic. Read more
Published on Jun 1 1999
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