Saint-Saëns: Requiem & Organ Symphony
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Geoffrey Simon
The LPO under Geoffrey Simon delivers an exciting performance of the Organ Symphony, The rarely heard Requiem is a generous coupling, but choral diction is somewhat fuzzy.
Saint-Saëns: Requiem & Organ Symphony
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Geoffrey Simon
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The LPO under Geoffrey Simon delivers an exciting performance of the Organ Symphony, The rarely heard Requiem is a generous coupling, but choral diction is somewhat fuzzy.
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‘Saint-Saëns: Requiem’ - One of a pair of distinctive Saint-Saëns recordings made with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and featuring the rarely recorded Overture to Princesse Jaune Op. 30 and Requiem Op. 54. These remastered recordings feature rare solo performances from several renowned players, including Robert Truman (principal LPO cello for over 20 years) and Stephanie Chase (violin).
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February 2020
The LPO under Geoffrey Simon delivers an exciting performance of the Organ Symphony, The rarely heard Requiem is a generous coupling, but choral diction is somewhat fuzzy.
