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1.1 I. Requiem Aeternam: A. Requiem Aeternam1.2 I. Requiem Aeternam: B. What Passing Bells for These Who Die As Cattle?1.3 II. Dies Irae: A. Dies Irae1.4 II. Dies Irae: B. Bugles Sang, Saddening the Evening Air1.5 II. Dies Irae: C. Liber Scriptus1.6 II. Dies Irae: D. Out There, We've Walked Quite Friendly Up to Death1.7 II. Dies Irae: E. Recordare Jesu Pie1.8 II. Dies Irae: F. Be Slowly Lifted Up1.9 II. Dies Irae: G. Dies Irae1.10 II. Dies Irae: H. Lacrimosa Dies Illa1.11 II. Dies Irae: I. Move Him Into the Sun1.12 III. Offertorium: A. Domine Jesu Christe1.13 III. Offertorium: B. So Abram Rose, and Clave the Wood2.1 IV. Sanctus: A. Sanctus2.2 IV. Sanctus: B. After the Blast of Lightning from the East2.3 V. Agnus Dei: One Ever Hangs Where Shelled Roads Part2.4 VI. Libera Me: A. Libera Me, Domine2.5 VI. Libera Me: B. It Seemed That Out of Battle I Escaped2.6 VI. Libera Me: C. Let Us Sleep Now... in Paradisum3.1 Requiem Aeternam3.2 Dies Irae3.3 Dies Irae3.4 Dies Irae3.5 Offertorium3.6 Sanctus3.7 Sanctus3.8 Agnus Dei3.9 Libera Me3.10 Libera Me3.11 Libera Me3.12 Closing Speech |
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3 |
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180gr |
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| Description: | ??One of the most celebrated commercial recordings ever made, this matchlessly authentic performance
should be in every collection.? ?? Gramophone
On 10th January 1963 sessions were completed at London??s Kingsway Hall for this world premiere
recording of Britten??s War Requiem. Sixty years later, Decca have made new high definition 24-bit/192
kHz transfers of the original quarter-inch stereo mastertapes at British Grove Studios. Conducted by
the composer and featuring the three soloists for whom it was written, this still remains, for many, the
definitive recording.
The vinyl is cut to lacquer at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios, and this is the first LP release of the
secret recording of Britten??s rehearsals for the War Requiem since the sole pressing gifted by Decca to
Britten on his 50th birthday in November 1963.
The truly expansive booklet includes excerpts from John Culshaw??s autobiography Putting the Record
Straight; reminiscences from three of the original 1963 Decca recording crew; technical notes; detailed
essays on the War Requiem and the recording sessions; and rare and new photographs.
Galina Vishnevskaya soprano - Peter Pears tenor - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau baritone
The Bach Choir & London Symphony Chorus - Chorus master: David Willcocks
Highgate School Choir - Director: Edward Chapman / Simon Preston organ
Melos Ensemble - London Symphony Orchestra - Benjamin Britten - 180GRThe vinyl cut at Abbey Road Studios is the first LP release of the secret recording of Britten's rehearsals for the War Requiem since the sole pressing gifted by Decca to Britten on his 50th birthday in November 1963. The expansive booklet includes excerpts from John Culshaw's autobiography Putting the Record Straight; reminiscences from three of the original 1963 Decca recording crew; technical notes; detailed essays on the War Requiem; and rare and new photographs.The "Britten: War Requiem" LP, performed by the legendary Galina Vishnevskaya, Peter Pears, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau with the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under Benjamin Britten's direction, is a landmark recording in classical music history. Released by Decca, this album captures one of the most profound choral-orchestral works of the 20th century?a moving meditation on war and peace that blends Latin liturgical texts with poetry by Wilfred Owen. The performers are among the greatest vocalists of their era: Vishnevskaya was renowned for her powerful soprano voice; Pears was Britten?s muse and an acclaimed tenor; Fischer-Dieskau remains one of history?s finest baritones. Their collaboration here is both historic and deeply emotional. Decca Records has long been celebrated for its high-fidelity recordings and commitment to artistic excellence in classical music since its founding in 1929. This LP stands as a testament to both Britten's genius and Decca's legacy. |
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| No. of tracks: |
31 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
002894853769 |
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