Dive into the rich historical and musical legacy of Sigismund Neukomm with his profound "Requiem à la mémoire de Louis XVI." This album, released on September 30, 2016, under the Phaia Music label, offers a captivating exploration of chamber music that spans nearly 60 minutes of intricate compositions. Neukomm, born in Salzburg in 1778 and passing away in Paris in 1858, was a prolific composer with a catalog of nearly two thousand works, including fifty masses and numerous oratorios and motets. This particular requiem, dedicated to the memory of Louis XVI, showcases Neukomm's mastery of the genre and his ability to blend solemnity with musical brilliance.
The album features a stellar lineup of performers, including the Choeur de Chambre de Namur and Jean-Claude Malgoire, recorded at the historic Chapelle Royale du Château de Versailles. The tracklist includes iconic pieces such as "Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine," "Dies Irae," and "Libera me," each meticulously performed to capture the essence of Neukomm's compositional genius. Whether you are a classical music enthusiast or someone looking to explore the depths of historical requiems, this album promises a rich and immersive listening experience.
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Requiem aeternam dona eis DomineSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Kyrie EleisonSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Dies IraeSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Recordare dies illaSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Lacrymosa dies illaSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Domine Jesu ChristeSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Hostias et preces tibiSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Sanctus and BenedictusSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Pie JesuSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Agnus DeiSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: Libera meSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Requiem: De profundisSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Service funèbre: Marche funèbre and MiserereSigismund Neukomm, Cantaréunion, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
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