Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66
Emily Magee (soprano), Mark Padmore (tenor), Christian Gerhaher (baritone)
Chor and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks & Tölz Boys’ Choir, Mariss Jansons
Jansons brings a powerful sense of momentum...Gerhaher brings his shamainstic focus to key moments...Magee is fiery and imperious
Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66
Emily Magee (soprano), Mark Padmore (tenor), Christian Gerhaher (baritone)
Chor and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks & Tölz Boys’ Choir, Mariss Jansons
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Jansons brings a powerful sense of momentum...Gerhaher brings his shamainstic focus to key moments...Magee is fiery and imperious
About
This release commemorates the life of the English composer Benjamin Britten, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year. Britten, who in May 1942 refused to fight in World War II, began working in 1960 on a "War Requiem". In March of this year, during the performances by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra under Mariss Jansons, the work delivered its shattering impact once again – due not only to the Tölz Boys' Choir but also an outstanding trio of soloists.
Contents and tracklist
- Emily Magee, Mark Padmore, Christian Gerhaher, Max Hanft
- Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Tölzer Knabenchor
- Mariss Jansons
- Recorded: 13-15 March 2013
- Recording Venue: Philharmonie im Gasteig, Munich, Germany
Awards and reviews
Christmas Issue 2013
Jansons brings a powerful sense of momentum...Gerhaher brings his shamainstic focus to key moments...Magee is fiery and imperious
December 2013
Padmore always makes verbal poetry, despite some shortness of breath...Gerhaher, singing in excellent English, is simply outstanding - powerful, supremely expressive and unforgettable in the intensity that he creates in 'Strange Meeting'.
