If all one needed were a passable recording of Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem just to get acquainted with it, then this affordable reissue from Musica di Angeli might fill the bill. However, this recording is not recommended for anyone seeking a great performance, for numerous problems of intonation in the voices and some sloppiness in the orchestra make this disc a dubious choice for newcomers expecting a moving experience and serious admirers who already know this work's power. Certainly, some liberties may be taken ...
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If all one needed were a passable recording of Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem just to get acquainted with it, then this affordable reissue from Musica di Angeli might fill the bill. However, this recording is not recommended for anyone seeking a great performance, for numerous problems of intonation in the voices and some sloppiness in the orchestra make this disc a dubious choice for newcomers expecting a moving experience and serious admirers who already know this work's power. Certainly, some liberties may be taken with such a grandiose and operatic Requiem, but the Choir and Orchestra of the Sofia Opera, directed by Ivan Marinov, take it over the top and give it a highly theatrical reading that may trouble listeners who expect more awe and reverence. But the intensity of the Requiem's drama is almost beside the point, since the tremulous singing of soprano Daniela Nedialkova and mezzo-soprano Ivanka Ninova make pitch a central issue; even though tenor Roumen Doikov and bass Emil Ponorski are...
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Add this copy of Verdi Requiem. (Daniela Nedialkova Soprano. Ivanka to cart. $6.49, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published by Brilliant Classics.
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Good. Good condition. Audio CD. Case Acceptable. Disc slightly scratched. Case cracked/scuffed. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
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Giuseppe Verdi. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Add this copy of Requiem to cart. $21.76, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Brilliant Classics.
