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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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72 of 72 people found the following review helpful
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....
57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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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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The marvellous Jenkins
Fantastic - saw the live concert in Hong Kong it was amazing the guy is a genius ...so much so I went and bought the CD ..
Published 29 days ago by Powelly
Requiem
I love Karl Jenkins and I love this album but the quality is horrendous keeps missing notes and jumping large areas of the music. Read more
Published 5 months ago by JC
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This C.D.is everything I wished for.Have really enjoyed listening to all the music and found all of it relaxing as well as uplifting.
Published 9 months ago by J. Riley
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This is Karl Jenkins at his best. What an original idea combining Japanese haiku with the text of the Mass. Read more
Published 13 months ago by joan gilkes
Pleasurable.
Having several of Karl's CD, this is one of my favourites. His requiems are something else. They are very moving and a sheer delight to listen to. Read more
Published 16 months ago by H. Jones
Karl Jenkins Requiem
Fantastic sound quality and great to practice to ( our community choir are singing it at present)
Published on 17 May 2010 by Mrs. F. M. Cooper
Stunning piece of music
This is a difficult piece of music to review, as it's so diverse within itself. Overall it leaves me moved, breathless, longing to hear it again. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by Agent Fruit
Love it
Bought this because I am singing it in our local choir. Wonderful piece, very Jenkins. The Japanese sections are beautiful. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by Helen George
Spine tingling music
This music was new to me. I caught it on the radio and actually stopped my car in a lay-by to make sure I caught the composer's name. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2009 by D. Megson
Excellent
Short review. Got this as an MP3. Listened once. Dismissed it. On the ipod next to Mozart Requiem, so played a few times by accident, and it has really grown on me - so much that I... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by Andrew M. Simmons
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