Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
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This account of the German Requiem really is one of the great recordings of the century. Even today, Otto Klemperer’s monumental interpretation with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, recorded in 1961, remains unmatched among readings that emphasize the spirituality of the score. Sober and sustained, but not unduly slow, it places Brahms on the continuum of German sacred music going back through Beethoven to Handel, Bach, and Schütz. Drawing committed playing and singing from his forces, Klemperer opens the door to the beauties of the music without fuss or fanfare. Both soloists are exemplary: Schwarzkopf’s expressive portamento now sounds a bit dated in style, but her singing is characterful, while Fischer-Dieskau is a paragon of restrained expressiveness. The singing of the Philharmonia Chorus is especially beautiful. EMI has done a superior job of remastering the original recording. Balances and tone quality are quite fine, and the sp (more…)
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Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
Theis CD was received within a short time after it was ordered and it was in good condition. Thank you!
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Worth it for tracks 1,2 and 6
Sound quality might be lacking, however the soul of the performance is what counts. There is a great feel to the opening track.
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don’t believe the haters
If you own ten different recordings of this, you might find something to criticize. I own two – I’m still a fairly normal person – and this is the one I prefer.
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A must-buy for Brahms lovers
Klemperer recorded Brahms Requiem in 1961, the same year he recorded the Bach St Matthew Passion (with an identical cast).
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Terrifying!
Klemperer’s Brahms German Requiem is for those who value the nobility and courage in this music, and who eschew the kind of saccharine senimentality that Karajan could bring to…
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Real Brahms
He understand Brahms and the performances are superb. Buy this recording and you will be very happy.
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Glorious Music
I purchased this CD for practicing the Requiem for a concert that will be performed this weekend. I am a soprano.
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A “Regular People” Review
Brahms German Requiem is a great piece of music, this isn’t nearly as intense as Verdi or Mozart’s Requiems and not as tame at Faure’s. It fits nicely in between.
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Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem
Brahms was a fabulous composer. I think his Requiem is a very musical piece including the beautiful voices.
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Very good
First of all, it bothers me when people say Brahms “looks good on the page, but…”. People are always saying that about his music, and I think it’s just because they’ve heard it…