Description:

The highlight of this Verdi Requiem is James King, who balances the grandeur of his tenor with surprising finesse in ensemble passages, while unleashing full-throated brilliance in the “Ingemisco.” Gwyneth Jones, still early in her career, contributes soaring lines that are both radiant and emotionally charged. George Prêtre shapes the performance with taut, clear phrasing, maintaining momentum without sacrificing precision or musicality.

There is some distortion present during the “Dies Irae” and “Libera me, Domine,” but it does little to detract from the impact of the overall performance.

BONUS:
Gwyneth Jones and James King sing duets from Aida, Fidelio, and Die Walküre

In Mono

OD 11650-2