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Requiem/Requiem

R-Atlanta S Blegen/Morris/Shaw (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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1. Requiem, Op.48: Introit & Kyrie
2. Requiem, Op.48: Offertory
3. Requiem, Op.48: Sanctus
4. Requiem, Op.48: Pie Jesu
5. Requiem, Op.48: Agnus Dei
6. Requiem, Op.48: Libera me
7. Requiem, Op.48: In Paradisum
8. Requiem, Op.9: Introit
9. Requiem, Op.9: Kyrie
10. Requiem, Op.9: Domine Jesu Christe
11. Requiem, Op.9: Sanctus
12. Requiem, Op.9: Pie Jesu
13. Requiem, Op.9: Agnus Dei
14. Requiem, Op.9: Lux aeterna
15. Requiem, Op.9: Libera me
16. Requiem, Op.9: In Paradisum

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The chorus is at center of Shaw's reading of the score, presumably the more lightly scored 1893 version that Fauré‚ himself created (Telarc does not specify). The account flows very well, and the work of both soloists is highly satisfying, particularly Judith Blegen's airy soprano in Pie Jesu. The recording dates from 1985-86 and is one of Telarc's best, with excellent presence overall and real bass in the organ. --Ted Libbey

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not My Favorite Version Jun 29 2002
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Robert Shaw is the master of large force choral works and this recording shows why. But you should consider also the glorious Voices of Ascension version by Dennis Keene (Delos). The more chamber-like forces seem to me more suitable to the score.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Jun 17 2004
By "b_dyoung"
Format:Audio CD
Of all the CDs I have, this is my favorite. The Faure and Durufle Requiems are two of the most beautiful pieces of choral music ever written.

The Faure requiem's beautiful, lyric lines are played amazingly by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: The Kyrie and Agnus Dei are especially nice, with slow, flowing melodies. The voices compliment the orchestra perfectly. The violin on the Sanctus is a bit schmaltzy, but the soloist plays it very well.

Even more amazing than the Faure requiem is the Durufle. Much of this requiem is based on Gregorian chants, and it has a quiet, contemplative sound that is very powerful and moving. Because so much of the requiem is quiet, the dynamic contrasts in this piece are very dramatic: the climax of the Sanctus is perhaps the most beautiful moment in the history of music. Turn up the volume and let this Sanctus blow you away! This is the music I want at my funeral.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking! Nov 28 2003
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
It's hard to put into words exactly how this CD makes me feel. I'm a fan choral music in general, and Gabriel Faure in particular, so hearing his requiem was an utterly joyful experience for me. I was pleasantly surprised to find Maurice Durufle's requiem just as beautiful as Faure's. Each work has its own charm and appeal, but both are incredibly uplifting. When I hear "In Paradisum" from Faure's requiem, it doesn't so much make me less afraid of death as it makes me want to know what Faure was thinking/feeling/seeing when he wrote such an exquisitely gentle and comforting piece of music. Likewise, "Agnus Dei" from Durufle's requiem enchants to the point that one forgets this is meant to be funerary music. Both works are brought to life here by incredibly gifted vocalists and the excellent conducting of the legendary Robert Shaw. This has rarely left my CD player in the last 3 months. Highly recommended!

Also recommended: "Bluebird: Voices from Heaven"

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5.0 out of 5 stars The real gem here is Durufle's Requiem
As I am not a fan of Faure's Requiem, I am going to limit my comments and overall review of the CD to Durufle's Requiem.

What a performance this is. Read more

Published on July 28 2003 by Trevor Gillespie
5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious music!!!
I've owned and listened to this recording of Fauré and Duruflé's Requiems for the past ten years, and it's always been a joy to listen to! Read more
Published on Jun 20 2003 by Julio Castro Karg
5.0 out of 5 stars A dichotomy
I am an unabashed preacher of the Shaw choral doctrine. Even though I was never a music student, I have always been a student of music, in particular choral music. Read more
Published on May 23 2003 by John Prothero
4.0 out of 5 stars Superb Durufle with a few somewhat jarring surprises
At risk of sounding like a "classical music heretic", I find the enormously popular Faure Requiem to be pleasant, but without the depth of Durufle's underrated masterpiece. Read more
Published on Sep 21 2002 by Christian Ellithorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
This is some of the most beautiful music ever written, especially the Faure Requiem. Gabriel Faure is one of the most overlooked composers in music history, and yet he writes the... Read more
Published on July 25 2002 by Christopher Losee
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Beauty
This recording of these two masterworks is a gem. Shaw has put together a stunning recording of the Faure. Read more
Published on April 8 2002 by Thomas C. Nagy
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorite recordings
I'm referring exclusively to the Faure Requiem and not the Durufle, which is exceedingly bland and lifeless in comparison. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars Faure's Finest.
I am a fanatic about Requiems; I like them in all shapes & sizes. Faure's Requiem is at the top of my list. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2002 by D. Seymour
5.0 out of 5 stars The finest Robert Shaw recording ever
I heard the premiere radio broadcast of this recording on Atlanta's classsical radio station right before the CD was released. Read more
Published on Oct 12 2001 by Eric McCalla
5.0 out of 5 stars Faure's Requiem Op 48 - New Insights
Faure's approach to the requiem, as an ancient liturgical work, is refreshing in that it seeks to soothe, heal and refresh one's innermost thoughts and feelings about death. Read more
Published on Sep 10 2001 by jerrold
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