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Verdi: Messa da Requiem - Bjoner, Töpper, Kmentt, Frick; Richter. München, 1969
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Pros:
- This performance of Verdi's Requiem is unapologetically German, from the casting of the soloists, to the choice of Karl Richter - a Bach specialist with little opera experience - to the choir which sings with the traditional German-Latin pronunciation. Still the essence of Verdi's towering oratorio comes through, and it is a breath of fresh air to hear an ensemble sing a piece without putting on pretences of authenticity that invariably only make the work feel less sincere.
- Ingrid Bjoner is heavenly.
Cons:
- None to mention.
In Mono
OD 12107-2
