Description

Verdi: Messa Da Requiem / La Voix De Son Maître 2x LP, Box Set, Stereo

2 C 167-00029/30

Product Features

Label: La Voix De Son Maître – 2 C 167-00029/30
Series: Serie Angel – XIII
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Box Set, Stereo
Country: France

Overview

Explore Giuseppe Verdi's monumental "Messa Da Requiem," a pinnacle of Romantic choral music, in this exquisite box set from La Voix De Son Maître. Featuring performances by the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chœurs, conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, with stellar vocal contributions by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano), Nicolai Gedda (tenor), and Nicolai Ghiaurov (bass). This 2-LP collection captures the profound spirituality and dramatic intensity of Verdi's Requiem, showcasing the masterful interpretation of Giulini and the orchestra's rich sound.

Interesting Facts

Composition: Verdi's "Messa Da Requiem" is renowned for its operatic grandeur and profound emotional depth, blending lyrical beauty with moments of dramatic power.
Conductor and Ensemble: Carlo Maria Giulini's sensitive conducting style brings out the Requiem's emotional nuances, supported by the renowned Philharmonia Orchestra and Chœurs, led by chorus master Wilhelm Pitz.
Vocal Brilliance: The vocal soloists—Schwarzkopf, Ludwig, Gedda, and Ghiaurov—deliver compelling performances, each bringing their unique vocal colors and interpretations to Verdi's masterwork.

Tracklist

LP 1
- A1: Requiem Et Kyrie
- A2: Dies Irae
LP 2
- B1: Dies Irae (Fin)
- C1: Offertorio
- C2: Sanctus
- C3: Agnus Dei
- D1: Lux Aeterna
- D2: Libera Me