Verdi: Requiem
Luba Orgonasova (soprano), Anke Vondung (mezzo), Alfred Kim (tenor), Carlo Colombara (bass)
Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart & Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Helmuth Rilling
Rilling's approach to this choral masterpiece is considered. He is clearly aware of Verdi's references to his ecclesiastical predecessors and use of traditional motifs associated with grief,...
Verdi: Requiem
Luba Orgonasova (soprano), Anke Vondung (mezzo), Alfred Kim (tenor), Carlo Colombara (bass)
Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart & Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Helmuth Rilling
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Rilling's approach to this choral masterpiece is considered. He is clearly aware of Verdi's references to his ecclesiastical predecessors and use of traditional motifs associated with grief,...
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This is undoubtedly one of Verdi’s best compositions and this recording features first-class singers. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of SWR Symphony Orchestra’s relationship with Haenssler, they give orchestral support in this interpretation by one of the 20th century’s greatest choral conductors.
Contents and tracklist
- Luba Orgonasova (soprano), Carlo Colombara (bass), Alfred Kim (tenor), Anke Vondung (alto)
- Gächinger Kantorei, South German Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Helmuth Rilling
Dies irae
Track length38:05
This track is only available as an album download.
Awards and reviews
February 2011
Rilling's approach to this choral masterpiece is considered. He is clearly aware of Verdi's references to his ecclesiastical predecessors and use of traditional motifs associated with grief, while skilfully negotiating the work's trickier rhythmic moments. He takes due care of expression marks and shows a finely gradated approach to dynamics.
Awards Issue 2010
The choral work in the Sanctus and elsewhere is of a quality one has come to expect from Rilling's Stuttgart forces...Anke Vondung is the pick of Rilling's soloists.
