WAR REQUIEM
Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Mariss Jansons
Componist: Britten
CD
2 disc(s) 29-08-2013
Vocaal / Koren
Verwachte levertijd (in NL): 1 - 3 werkdagen
| Staat: | Nieuw |
|---|---|
| Extra info: | Bayerische Rundfunk S.O./Mariss Jansons |
| Maatschappij: | Outhere |
| Label: | BR-klassik |
| Barcode: | 4035719001204 |
| Suffix - prefix: | 900120 |
| Taal: | EN |
| Orkest: | BAYERISCHE RUNDFUNK S.O. |
Emily Magee (soprano), Mark Padmore (tenor), Christian Gerhaher (baritone) & Chor and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks & Tölz Boys’ Choir, Mariss Jansons
Ter gelegenheid van de 100e geboortedag van Benjamin Britten dirigeerde Mariss Jansons in maart 2013 het beroemdste en ontroerendste werk van de componist. Naast het Symfonieorkest en het Beierse Radiokoor is ook het Tölzer Knabenchor te horen. Met Christian Gerhaher, Mark Padmore en Emily Magee completeert een voortreffelijk solistenensemble deze opmerkelijke opname.
This release commemorates the life of the English composer Benjamin Britten, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year. Britten, who in May 1942 refused to fight in World War II, began working in 1960 on a "War Requiem". In March of this year, during the performances by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra under Mariss Jansons, the work delivered its shattering impact once again – due not only to the Tölz Boys' Choir but also an outstanding trio of soloists.
Britten:
War Requiem, Op. 66
"Jansons brings a powerful sense of momentum...Gerhaher brings his shamainstic focus to key moments...Magee is fiery and imperious"
BBC Music Magazine - Christmas Issue 2013 ****
"Padmore always makes verbal poetry, despite some shortness of breath...Gerhaher, singing in excellent English, is simply outstanding - powerful, supremely expressive and unforgettable in the intensity that he creates in 'Strange Meeting'."
Gramophone Magazine - December 2013
