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Requiem is scored for mixed choir, string orchestra, soprano solo, boy treble, harp, two horns and shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute). With a duration of about fifty-five minutes, there are thirteen movements, five of which are set to Japanese texts called Jisei, or death poems. Each jisei is in the form of a haiku and is performed by soprano Nicole Tibbels. The rest of the work Karl has set to the Latin requiem mass and is performed by combined choirs from Wales--Côr Caerdydd, Serendipity and Cytgan--and directed by Tim Rhys-Evans. The string musicians are the West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra (Uralsk Philharmonic Orchestra), which is normally directed by Marat Bisegaliev, but on this recording Marat is leader of the orchestra under Karl's baton.
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CD West Kazakhstan P.O.//Aangenaam Klassiek 2012
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75 of 75 people found the following review helpful
By N. P. Lamb
Format:Audio CD
Until a year ago I never ventured further than the music of John Rutter. Perchance I heard a track on a promo CD taken from Jenkins' The Armed Man. The music just seemed to capture me and not let me go. So, now to the Requiem. I am listening to it as I write. I have just ordered the SATB score. Does that say enough? This music is simply giving me goosebumps. I cannot explain why. The music seems to pick me up and carry me away. The haikus are so refreshing. This is a requiem fit for someone whom you deeply love and will sorely miss.
The music is modern but not so modern that it will age rapidly. In fact I would hope to hear it still be played if I should return to this world in 200 years'time. Along with Schütz, Bach, Rutter etc.
I am probably not being very clear in what I write. As a choral singer I can only say that music either moves me or it does not. This has moved me!! Give it a chance. Open up to serious modern music from a composer who dares to interpret the requiem in his own way. Jenkins' father must have been a great man to deserve such an in memoriam!
"In these Stones Horizons Sing" is so invigorating! Pity the CD has to end....
The music is modern but not so modern that it will age rapidly. In fact I would hope to hear it still be played if I should return to this world in 200 years'time. Along with Schütz, Bach, Rutter etc.
I am probably not being very clear in what I write. As a choral singer I can only say that music either moves me or it does not. This has moved me!! Give it a chance. Open up to serious modern music from a composer who dares to interpret the requiem in his own way. Jenkins' father must have been a great man to deserve such an in memoriam!
"In these Stones Horizons Sing" is so invigorating! Pity the CD has to end....
60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The harp solo in the "In Paradisum" track is the most beautiful harp soloI have ever heard in my life. It was the initial reason that I purchased the album. I have admired Carl Jenkins work for a long time but have never been a big fan of Requiems.
This Requiem, however, is something completely different. From the opening Introit & Kyrie through the Lacrimosa, Pie Jesu and Lux Aeterna, this album if full of spine tingling vocals and passionate instrumentals. The Dies Irae is like no piece of Requiem music you have ever heard - possibly comparable to Orff's Carmina Burana. This is a sheer joy to listen to wherever you are- in the bath or in the car. In Paradisum literally brings me to tears - it is so beautiful. If you love passion filled music go out and buy this one.
This Requiem, however, is something completely different. From the opening Introit & Kyrie through the Lacrimosa, Pie Jesu and Lux Aeterna, this album if full of spine tingling vocals and passionate instrumentals. The Dies Irae is like no piece of Requiem music you have ever heard - possibly comparable to Orff's Carmina Burana. This is a sheer joy to listen to wherever you are- in the bath or in the car. In Paradisum literally brings me to tears - it is so beautiful. If you love passion filled music go out and buy this one.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Deb
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This CD is fantastic.
The music and vocals are a pleasure to listen to. I have listened to it when relaxing in bed but it is equally enjoyable when driving in the car. There is not one track that I don't like but my favouite ones are track 1, 17 & 18.
This type of music should appeal to any one and I am about to buy another two copies- one for my mother age 80 and one for my daughter age 20. Those who enjoyed his previous work - The Armed Man - will love this and I think it will appeal to those who also enjoy the work of John Rutter.
Thank you Carl for bringing us such magical music
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Great CD, sublime moments
Bought the CD to learn and practice the Requiem's choral parts, and discovered the harp solo in In Paradisum - it's exquisite. Read more
Published 16 days ago by J. Holden
4.0 out of 5 stars
Requiem
The enjoyment of music is a personal thing. I enjoyed some of this piece but not all. However, I think the composer deserves praise for this work.
Published 27 days ago by Bernard
5.0 out of 5 stars
uplifting for the soul
i am a great Jenkins fan and own most of his work - this piece is just fabulous and shows the talent of this musician glorious as a requiem should be....
Published 1 month ago by dawn goodman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
It is invaluable to have own copy of a choral work and despite my late order this work was received well in time for mfirst rehearsal. Ideal or my purpose.
Published 3 months ago by Maureen Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly the best album I have ever purchased!
This is a wonderful CD, full of surprises. Karl Jenkins is an amazing composer and has combined the most unusual elements (Japanese Haiku pieces) in a fantastic score. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars
karl jenkins requiem
Bought to replace a lost copy so I have already playedc it many times new copy very good music inspiring and dealing with good idears
Published 3 months ago by G. Brookes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Karl Jenkins 'Requiem'
We liked ' The Armed Man '- Karl Jenkins is new to us.
His 'Requiem' is superb as is the recording
His 'Requiem' is superb as is the recording
Published 4 months ago by Duncan McLaren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Something worth listening to.
This was definitely a change of pace. It certainly beats that electronic rubbish. If your looking for music, stop and listen.
Published 4 months ago by Norman Hirst
4.0 out of 5 stars
A highly novel Requiem
This is my favourite Jenkins composition because to me it hangs together better than the other works of his I have heard. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dr. H. A. Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars
Recycled Armed Man
If you like Karl Jenkins you'll like this. That's because the best bits of the two works on the disc sound like Adiemus meets The Armed Man. Nothing new or very challenging. Read more
Published 11 months ago by UK Scribe
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