Sir Colin Davis was revered Berlioz expert and his LSO Live Berlioz recordings were one of the most widely acclaimed series’ of classical recordings of recent years and collected numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards for Les Troyens. The release of the monumental Grande Messe des morts marks the completion of this cycle and further confirms Sir Colin’s status as one of the greatest conductors of Berlioz’s music.
Recorded in St Paul’s Cathedral, a fitting acoustic for the work, the London Symphony Orchestra are joined by English lyric tenor Barry Banks and two of London’s finest choirs, the London Symphony Chorus and London Philharmonic Choir.
Composer Berlioz Conductor Sir Colin Davis Performers London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Choir Soloist Barry Banks
Grande Messe des morts
Disc 1 1. I. Requiem et Kyrie
2. II. Dies irae
3. III. Quid sum miser
4. IV. Rex tremendae
5. V. Quaerens me
6. VI. Lacrymosa
Disc 2 7. VII. Offertoire (Domine Jesu Christe)
8. VIII. Hostias
9. IX. Sanctus
10. X. Agnus Dei
Release date 2013
LSO0729 | 0822231172925
Digital booklet in English / Notes de programme en français / Einführungstexte auf Deutsch
Producer James Mallinson Engineers Classic Sound Ltd Recorded 25 & 26 June 2012, live at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London
ALAC - Stereo 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Apple devices (MacOS and iOS) FLAC - Stereo 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Windows and Android devices MP3 - Stereo 320kbps - Universal compatibility
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Reviews
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This may be the most purely beautiful Berlioz Requiem on CD.
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This, [Davis’] last-ever Berlioz recording, demonstrates yet again his unique empathy with and understanding of Berlioz’s music as well as his authority in conducting it.
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***** 'Malcolm Hayes is struck by conductor Colin Davis' masterful understanding of the music, and the near-perfection of sound, in the London Symphony Orchestra's remarkable new recording of Berlioz's epic Requiem.
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