Verdi: Requiem
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Performer: Nicolai GhiaurovComposer: Giuseppe Verdi
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Performer: Shirley Verrett
Orchestra: Orchestra Sinfonica del Teatro alla Scala
Performer: Katia Ricciarelli
Performer: Pl?cido Domingo
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 1986-05-19
Music Label: Polygram Records
Soundtracks:
- Cd 1 - (1.) Requiem / 2.) Dies Irae (Coro, Soli)
- Dies Irae (Coro)
- Tuba Mirum
- Liber Scriptus
- Quid Sum Miser
- Rex Tremendae
- Recordare
- Ingemisco
- Confutatis
- Lacrymosa
- Cd 2 - Offertorio
- Sanctus
- Agnus Dei
- Lux Aeterna
- Libera Me
Music reviews of Verdi: Requiem
Music Review: Glorious Verdi Singing
Rating: 5 Stars
Abbado's Verdi recordings are some of the finest available and this Requiem recording is no expection. Abbado takes a less ferocious approach than say Muti, or Barenboim, balancing the dramatic moments effectively against the more introspective aspects of the score. Ricciarelli is in fine form here, singing with a fine sense of line and intense emotional declamation. Her intonation is perfect. Verrett blends seamlessly with Ricciarelli, making the most of their duet and capturing the intense sadness of much of the writing quite well. Domingo, in his first recording of the part, provides a steady stream of golden tone, effortlessly produced. His emotional temperature runs about right here - not overly dramatic - after all, this is not Aida - but strong feelings kept on a tight rein. Ghiaurov is phenomenal. His gigantic bass somehow anchoring the entire quartet and chorus into an imposing yet gorgeous Verdian soundscape. There are many excellent Verdi Requiem recordings - this is surely one of the very best.
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