Geoffrey Burgon's "Burgon: Requiem; Nunc dimittis," released in 1978 under Decca Music Group Ltd., is a profound and moving classical album that spans 53 minutes of intricate composition and performance. Burgon, known for his distinctive style, delivers a powerful rendition of the traditional Requiem mass, interspersed with the serene "Nunc dimittis." The album opens with the haunting "Requiem - Part 1," featuring "Requiem Aeternam," and progresses through the intense "Dies Irae" and the reflective "Libera Me." Burgon's masterful orchestration and the evocative performances create a deeply spiritual and contemplative atmosphere. This album is a testament to Burgon's ability to blend traditional liturgical elements with modern classical sensibilities, making it a standout piece in his discography.
Tracks
Requiem - Part 1 - Requiem Aeternam: Entréme donde no supeGeoffrey Burgon, Jennifer Smith, London Symphony Chorus, Wooburn Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 1 - Requiem Aeternam: Requiem aeternam (I)Geoffrey Burgon, Jennifer Smith, London Symphony Chorus, Wooburn Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 2 - Dies Irae: Dies irae, dies illaGeoffrey Burgon, Jennifer Smith, London Symphony Chorus, Wooburn Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 2 - Dies Irae: Rex tremendae majestatisGeoffrey Burgon, London Symphony Chorus, Wooburn Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 2 - Dies Irae: Lacrimosa dies illaGeoffrey Burgon, Jennifer Smith, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 3 - Libera Me: En mí yo no vivo yaGeoffrey Burgon, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, London Symphony Chorus, Wooburn Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 3 - Libera Me: Lloraré mi muerte yaGeoffrey Burgon, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 3 - Libera Me: Agnus Dei (II)Geoffrey Burgon, Jennifer Smith, Ann Murray, London Symphony Chorus, Wooburn Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 3 - Libera Me: Lux aeterna luceat eis DomineGeoffrey Burgon, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, London Symphony Chorus, Wooburn Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Requiem - Part 3 - Libera Me: Requiem aeternam (II)Geoffrey Burgon, Jennifer Smith, London Symphony Chorus, Wooburn Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Nunc dimittisGeoffrey Burgon, Thomas Hopkinson, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, John Wallace, Stephen Cleobury
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