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It doesn't take long, listening to this recording of Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem with Otto Klemperer leading the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, to understand its iconic status as one of the outstanding recordings of the work. In the opening measures of the first movement, "Selig sind, die da Leid tragen," Klemperer creates an ethereally transparent texture that blossoms throughout the movement into a mood of luminous serenity. That quality is even more pronounced in the transcendent tranquility of the fourth movement, "Wie Lieblich sind deine Wohnungen." In the second movement, "Den alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras," Klemperer cuts loose in the build up to the apocalyptic second choral statement of the theme, which has an overwhelmingly ominous power, a power that he summons again in the forceful sixth movement, "Denn wir haben keine bleibende Stadt." Klemperer handles the composers' tricky tempos shifts with complete assurance, so that they seem entirely inevitable. Throughout, Klemperer demonstrates his profound understanding of the musical and emotional richness and complexity of Brahms' masterpiece. The orchestra and chorus respond to his leadership with complete attentiveness and deliver nuanced and passionate performances. Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau's investment in the music is evident in his warm tone, shapely phrasing, and the dramatic urgency of his performance. Soprano Elizabeth Schwartzkopf's voice did not have all the bloom and flexibility of its prime, but she brings a floating lightness to her solo, "Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit." Produced by Walter Legge and engineered by Douglas Larter, the recording was state-of- the-art when it was recorded in 1961, and the 1997 digital remastering brings it to a standard that should satisfy most listeners. The sound is transparent in the quieter moments, and round and rich in the fuller sections, and always clear and clean. This recording is a must-have for fans of Brahms' Requiem and of outstanding choral performances.
© TiVo
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Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Johannes Brahms, Composer - Philharmonia Chorus, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Otto Klemperer, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1962, 2023 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Johannes Brahms, Composer - Philharmonia Chorus, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Otto Klemperer, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1962, 2023 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Johannes Brahms, Composer - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, FeaturedArtist, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Philharmonia Chorus, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Otto Klemperer, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1962, 2023 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Johannes Brahms, Composer - Philharmonia Chorus, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Otto Klemperer, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1962, 2023 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Johannes Brahms, Composer - Philharmonia Chorus, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Otto Klemperer, Conductor, MainArtist - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1962, 2023 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Johannes Brahms, Composer - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, FeaturedArtist, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Philharmonia Chorus, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Otto Klemperer, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1962, 2023 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Johannes Brahms, Composer - Philharmonia Chorus, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Otto Klemperer, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1962, 2023 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Johannes Brahms, Composer - JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE, Poet - Otto Klemperer, Conductor, MainArtist - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1962, 2023 Parlophone Records Limited
Album review
It doesn't take long, listening to this recording of Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem with Otto Klemperer leading the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, to understand its iconic status as one of the outstanding recordings of the work. In the opening measures of the first movement, "Selig sind, die da Leid tragen," Klemperer creates an ethereally transparent texture that blossoms throughout the movement into a mood of luminous serenity. That quality is even more pronounced in the transcendent tranquility of the fourth movement, "Wie Lieblich sind deine Wohnungen." In the second movement, "Den alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras," Klemperer cuts loose in the build up to the apocalyptic second choral statement of the theme, which has an overwhelmingly ominous power, a power that he summons again in the forceful sixth movement, "Denn wir haben keine bleibende Stadt." Klemperer handles the composers' tricky tempos shifts with complete assurance, so that they seem entirely inevitable. Throughout, Klemperer demonstrates his profound understanding of the musical and emotional richness and complexity of Brahms' masterpiece. The orchestra and chorus respond to his leadership with complete attentiveness and deliver nuanced and passionate performances. Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau's investment in the music is evident in his warm tone, shapely phrasing, and the dramatic urgency of his performance. Soprano Elizabeth Schwartzkopf's voice did not have all the bloom and flexibility of its prime, but she brings a floating lightness to her solo, "Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit." Produced by Walter Legge and engineered by Douglas Larter, the recording was state-of- the-art when it was recorded in 1961, and the 1997 digital remastering brings it to a standard that should satisfy most listeners. The sound is transparent in the quieter moments, and round and rich in the fuller sections, and always clear and clean. This recording is a must-have for fans of Brahms' Requiem and of outstanding choral performances.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 01:21:33
- Main artists: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Philharmonia Orchestra Otto Klemperer
- Composer: Johannes Brahms
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Classical
A Warner Classics release, © 2024 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2024 Parlophone Records Limited
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