AustraliaThis is what I would best describe as a fine albeit 'standard', even slightly restrained reading. The HDTT sound is of course beautifully balanced, though the choir is perhaps a smidge 'burnt' and brittle in the tone of the more extreme fortes. For me, the ultimate recording is the live De Sabata radio broadcast from 1941. It is taut in the extreme, emotionally blood-curdling, with a scorching intensity that reaches the very heights this colossal masterpiece truly deserves. However, not having that in the HDTT catalogues, this Kertész recording is still a good buy, but for me, still only 3 stars. Enjoyable though it is, if you are already well acquainted with Mozart's Requiem, you will not find anything new or unique that might make it shine above other performances. Gil Sullivan
Description:
Title: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Requiem Mass In D Minor K626
Artist(s): Conductor – István Kertész
Orchestra – Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Choir – Vienna State Opera Chorus
Chorus Master – Wilhelm Pitz
Alto Vocals, Contralto Vocals – Marilyn Horne
Bass Vocals – Tugomir Franc
Soprano Vocals – Elly Ameling
Tenor Vocals – Ugo Benelli
Recording Info: Recorded by Decca 8-11 Oct 1965 Sofiensaal, Vienna
Producer: Erik Smith Engineer: Gordon Parry
1 Requiem aeternam 4:51
II. Kyrie
2 Kyrie eleison 2:54
III. Sequenz
3 Dies irae 1:47
4 Tuba mirum 3:50
5 Rex tremendae 2:42
6 Recordare 5:51
7 Confutatis 2:52
8 Lacrimosa 3:29
IV: Offertorium
9 Domine Jesu Christe 4:12
10 Hostias 4:14
V. Sanctus
11 Sanctus 1:36
VI. Benedictus
12 Benedictus 5:14
VII. Agnus Dei
13 Agnus Dei 3:27
VIII. Communio
14 Lux aeterna 5:59
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