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| Description: | Composed between 1865 and 1868, Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem has become a repertoire staple for choirs around the world, amateur and professional alike, possibly because it relies so much more on the choir than it's soloists to convey the texts than other works. Brahms chose not to set the Requiem Mass, but rather a collection of biblical texts of his own selection, taken from the Lutheran Bible (hence the 'deutsches'). Rather than a prayer for the dead, Brahms's concern is much more with offering comfort to the bereaved, still on earth. When challenged about the lack of a single reference to Christ in the entire work, Brahms responded, 'I would gladly omit even the word German and simply put Human'. This adds credence to the view that he saw the work in an entirely humanist way, and that the religious overtones of the title and text selection are much more a result of the avowedly Christian culture of his times than a specific decision to express personal belief. Edward Gardner and his Bergen forces are joined by the soloists Johanna Wallroth and Brian Mulligan in this exciting new recording."Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem" in the SACD+CD format, performed by Wallroth and the Bergen Philharmonic Choirs, is a remarkable recording of one of Johannes Brahms' most profound works. This release from Chandos offers listeners both high-resolution surround sound on SACD and standard CD audio for versatility. "Ein deutsches Requiem" stands as a monumental choral masterpiece that departs from traditional Latin requiems by using German texts to convey comfort and hope. The Bergen Philharmonic Choirs, under the direction of renowned conductor Wallroth, deliver an emotionally charged performance that highlights their precision and expressive depth. Chandos Records is celebrated for its commitment to superior sound quality and innovative programming, consistently producing award-winning classical recordings since 1979. |
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