Berliner Philharmoniker - Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem (Live at Musikverein Vienna, 1997)

UPC 5450270000944

Overview

Experience Johannes Brahms’s profound Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 in this live performance by the Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by Claudio Abbado. Recorded at the prestigious Musikverein in Vienna on April 3, 1997, this concert features soloists Barbara Bonney (soprano) and Bryn Terfel (baritone), alongside the Swedish Radio Choir and the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir. This moving rendition of Brahms’s German Requiem brings together some of the finest musicians and vocal talents for an unforgettable evening of music.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, 16:9 Widescreen
• Audio: LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Total Runtime: Approx. 80 minutes
• Region Code: PAL (Region All)
• Color Mode: Color

Interesting Facts

• Unique Requiem: Unlike traditional Latin requiems, Ein Deutsches Requiem uses German texts from the Lutheran Bible. Brahms’s intention was to create a comforting work for the living, focusing on hope and peace rather than judgment.
• Star Soloists: The performance includes celebrated soprano Barbara Bonney and renowned baritone Bryn Terfel, who bring emotional depth and nuance to the solo parts.
• Iconic Venue: The Musikverein in Vienna is famous for its acoustics and historical significance, providing a stunning backdrop for this sacred and introspective piece.
• Choral Excellence: The Swedish Radio Choir and Eric Ericson Chamber Choir deliver a beautifully synchronized choral performance, enhancing the spiritual resonance of Brahms’s masterpiece.

Track Listing

Johannes Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45

1. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen (Blessed are they that mourn)
2. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras (For all flesh is as grass)
3. Herr, lehre doch mich (Lord, let me know mine end)
4. Wie lieblich sind Deine Wohnungen (How lovely are Thy tabernacles)
5. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit (And ye now therefore have sorrow)
6. Denn wir haben hier keine bleibende Statt (For here we have no lasting city)
7. Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herrn sterben (Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord)

Publisher

TDK Recording Media Europe S.A.
Produced in collaboration with Videal Entertainment

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