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Mozart - Requiem K.626, Kyrie K.341 (Philippe Herreweghe) [1997]

Posted By: Sowulo
Mozart - Requiem K.626, Kyrie K.341 (Philippe Herreweghe) [1997]

Mozart - Requiem K.626, Kyrie K.341 (Philippe Herreweghe) [1997]
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Mozart's Requeim is another masterpiece where he unleashes his overwhelming genius, which even his jealous contemporaries could not not find words for other than "divine". At the same time, it is also a subject of great controversy as to how the unfinished portions should have been completed (serious listeners should try to learn more about how Sussmayr completed the work and how his work is criticized). Whatever the case, this is unquestionably one of the greatest works of art ever created by man.
Having said that about the music itself, I find this particular recording to be an excellent performance not unworthy of Mozart's genius. This is a "period" performance, meaning the instruments and the style of playing were chosen to resemble those of Mozart's time. If you are used to "modernized" performances such as the excellent Karajan recordings, which usually have a slower tempo, you may need some time to adjust to the period setting of recordings such as these.
This is a beautiful recording. The chorus and soloists soar with beauty, elegance, and vigor, yet with all the seriousness, reverance and appreciation toward what is transcendental, eternal and perfect, the spirit that forms the essence of the music itself. The orchestra beautifully harmonizes with the vocals. The recording is also excellent, giving clear yet adequately reverberant sound. The Penguin Guide calls Herreweghe's conducting "arresting from the very dramatic opening bars."
This is one of my favorite CD's, and definitely a must-buy for Requeim fans. Another excellent period performance is Gardiner's 1986 recording. And those looking for a good "modern" performance should also try Karajan's 1987 recording.

Performer:
Philippe Herreweghe - conducted
Chapelle Royale Choir, Collegium Vocale, Paris Champs-Elysées Orchestra
Sibylla Rubens, Annette Markert, Ian Bostridge, Hanno Müller-Brachmann

Tracklisting:
CD1:
1. I. Introitus - Requiem aeternam (Adagio) (4:41)
2. II. Kyrie (Allegro) (2:28)
3. III. Sequenz: 1. Dies Irae (Allegro assai) (2:03)
4. 2. Tuba mirum (Andante) (3:16)
5. 3. Rex tremendae (1:52)
6. 4. Recordare (4:58)
7. 5. Confutatis (Andante) (2:29)
8. 6. Lacrimosa (Larghetto) (3:04)
9. IV. Offertorium: 1. Domine Jesu (Andante con moto) (3:39)
10. 2. Hostias (Andante - Andante con moto) (3:55)
11. V. Sanctus (Adagio - Allegro) (1:28)
12. VI. Benedictus (Andante - Allegro) (4:39)
13. VII. Agnus Dei (3:23)
14. VIII. Communio - Lux aeterna (5:12)
15. Kyrie, K.341 (6:24)

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Philippe Herreweghe - La Chapelle Royale - Collegium Vocale / Mozart - Requiem K.626, Kyrie K.341

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