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Britten: War Requiem [Hybrid SACD]

Gianandrea Noseda Audio CD
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  • Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda
  • Composer: Benjamin Britten
  • Audio CD (7 May 2012)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Hybrid SACD
  • Label: LSO Live
  • ASIN: B00713Y2R6
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 23,065 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Requiem Aeternam: Requiem Aeternam
2. Requiem Aeternam: Te Decent Hymnus
3. Requiem Aeternam: What Passing-bells
4. Requiem Aeternam: Kyrie Eleison
5. Dies Irae: Dies Irae, Dies Illa
6. Dies Irae: Bugles Sang
7. Dies Irae: Liber Scriptus Proferetur
8. Dies Irae: Out There
9. Dies Irae: Recordare Jesu Pie
10. Dies Irae: Confutatis Maledictis
See all 18 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Sanctus: Sanctus
2. Sanctus: After the Blast
3. Agnus Dei: One Ever Hangs Where Shelled Roads Part - Agnus Dei
4. Libera Me: Libera Me
5. Libera Me: It Seemed
6. Libera Me: None, Said the Other
7. Libera Me: Let Us Sleep Now
8. Libera Me: Requiescant in Pace

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Celebrating its half century on May 30, Britten s great antiwar oratorio is arguably the only modern classic of its kind to have found the widest audience and increasing critical acclaim. This live recording, from the Barbican Hall last October, was to have been conducted by the LSO s president , Colin Davis, but the demands of the work proved a deterrent to the now 84-year-old conductor. (At the first performance, in Coventry Cathedral, Britten baulked at tackling the whole work himself, opting for the lesser challenge of conducting the chamber ensemble that accompanies the tenor and baritone settings of Wilfred Owen s searing war poems.) Noseda proves a more than worthy substitute, easily encompassing the dramatic scale of the work with its operatic Latin choruses the liturgical text led by a hieratic high priestess soprano. Although LSO forces did not perform at the world premiere, Britten chose them for his iconic recording with the three soloists, Galina Vishnevskaya, Peter Pears and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, for whom he tailor-made their parts. The Slovenian soprano Sabina Cvilak has a bright, silvery penetrating timbre. Ian Bostridge s tenor is as individual and idiosyncractic as Pears s in its own way. Simon Keenlyside, too, is magnificent, while the two choirs relish their grateful, inspiring music. --Hugh Canning, CLASSICAL CD OF THE WEEK, Sunday Times, 15 April 2012

CD of the Week Noseda proves to be more than a worthy substitute [for Sir Colin Davis], easily encompassing the dramatic scale of the work ... Ian Bostridge s tenor is as individual and idiosyncratic as Pears s --Sunday Times (UK)

Noseda offers an account rich in drama and is excellent at knitting together the Latin sections to commentary on war, forging a sense of momentum and cohesion ... Noseda paces the music perfectly, drawing playing and singing of great beauty from his forces ... this performance is incredibly moving and as fine a modern account as one could wish for ... no other orchestra can boast such a pedigree in this work on disc --International Record Review (UK)

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LSO 0719; LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Inghilterra; Classica vocale Sacra Messe

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An even better recording than the original 14 May 2012
Format:Audio CD
I own the original recording, part-conducted by Britten himself, and was initially skeptical about this new one. I must admit I was astounded by how great it is. The Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda brings a great amount of emotive italianate expression and richness to the music which works perfectly with this work and the soloists are perfectly matched. Mix this in with the ever-powerful LSO and the result is a winning recording. Listen to 'Move him into the Sun' and you'll see what I mean... A must-buy in my opinion. Loving the cover image too...)
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding recording 8 May 2012
Format:Audio CD
I've had a copy of Britten's own recording of his War Requiem for about 10 years. I've probably only played it on a couple of occasions, but I know its a great recording all the same. In the space of two days I've listened to this new recording twice as many times. Whereas the Britten is solemn and obviously heartfelt, Noseda's reading is electrifying and as a result it packs more of an emotional impact. The quality of the performance and recording is outstanding. Bostridge is at his absolute finest and Noseda brings flair and precision.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Britain's Britten 22 May 2012
Format:Audio CD
What a stunning rendition of Britten's War Requiem! I am so glad the LSO have decided to release this recording as it is such an important piece of music and fully deserves the care and attention the players, soloists and conductor give it. I am a huge fan of this orchestra and it is SUCH a pleasure to be able to hear them on disc. Being able to analyse their playing is a real bonus. I witnessed this performance live in concert in the Barbican and what a joy it is to be able to re-live over and over again!
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An epic recording 29 Jun 2012
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A definite collector's item, a "must-have". I urge you to take the time to sit and listen intently to this music. Remember, if you must, that this is not background music as played to bedazzle supermarket trolley pushers. Endeavour to listen and learn, to soak up the whole experience: commit to the music and the performance. If you at first don't really understand, then you are far from being alone, but do persist and come back to your listening . . . and feeling.

More than just music, this is a total experience. Bought from Amazon and delivered in "record" time at the right price.
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