Giuseppe Verdi's "Messa da Requiem," released on March 15, 2019, is a powerful and dramatic interpretation of the traditional Catholic Mass for the Dead. This opera-like work, originally intended for church performances, is now a staple in concert halls and theaters worldwide. The album spans a duration of 1 hour and 21 minutes, featuring a full orchestral and choral performance that brings Verdi's masterful composition to life. Conducted by Emil Tchakarov and performed by the musicAeterna ensemble, this recording captures the intensity and grandeur of Verdi's Requiem. The tracklist includes iconic sections such as "Dies Irae," "Libera Me," and "Lux Aeterna," showcasing Verdi's ability to blend sacred text with operatic drama. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or new to Verdi's work, this album offers a profound and moving experience.
This 2LP set was released in 1977.
Tracks
Messa da Requiem: I. Requiem - KyrieGiuseppe Verdi, Krassimira Stoyanova, Marina Prudenskaya, Charles Castronovo, Georg Zeppenfeld, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIa. Sequence. Dies iraeGiuseppe Verdi, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIb. Sequence. Tuba mirum - IIc. Mors stupebitGiuseppe Verdi, Georg Zeppenfeld, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IId. Sequence. Liber scriptusGiuseppe Verdi, Marina Prudenskaya, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIe. Sequence. Quid sum miserGiuseppe Verdi, Charles Castronovo, Krassimira Stoyanova, Marina Prudenskaya, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIf. Sequence. Rex tremendaeGiuseppe Verdi, Krassimira Stoyanova, Marina Prudenskaya, Charles Castronovo, Georg Zeppenfeld, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIg. Sequence. RecordareGiuseppe Verdi, Marina Prudenskaya, Krassimira Prudenskaja, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIh. Sequence. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Charles Castronovo, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIi. Sequence. ConfutatisGiuseppe Verdi, Georg Zeppenfeld, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIj. Sequence. LacrimosaGiuseppe Verdi, Krassimira Stoyanova, Marina Prudenskaya, Charles Castronovo, Georg Zeppenfeld, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIIa. Offerotrium. Donime Jesu ChristeGiuseppe Verdi, Krassimira Stoyanova, Marina Prudenskaya, Charles Castronovo, Georg Zeppenfeld, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IIIb. Offerotrium. HostiasGiuseppe Verdi, Krassimira Stoyanova, Marina Prudenskaya, Charles Castronovo, Georg Zeppenfeld, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: IV. SanctusGiuseppe Verdi, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: V. Agnus DeiGiuseppe Verdi, Krassimira Stoyanova, Marina Prudenskaya, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: VI. Communion. Lux aeternaGiuseppe Verdi, Marina Prudenskaya, Georg Zeppenfeld, Charles Castronovo, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Messa da Requiem: VII. Libera meGiuseppe Verdi, Krassimira Stoyanova, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
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