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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0028942982123 Label: Deutsche Grammophon Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon Release Date: 1990-05-16 Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Requiem - Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Comment: Herbert von Karajan, the septuagenarian conductor of this recording has been ebullient and full of life as ever. Karajan took full command of the Berliner Phihamoniker orchestra demonstrating his long artistic experience about the blissful meaning of this Requiem as though he were also the author, the musician, and the composer. This Requiem is a happy one. Mozart did his work in a mood of friendly reception of what is inevitably coming. The composer genius never feared the event of dying or departure from life, it was not scaring to his character. The teachings of certain short-tempered and intransigent dictatorial clerics that made death dreaded and hated gave Mozart welcome opportunity to defeat this credo and show his mettle as an erudite musician. A dedicated member of the Lodge, Mozart was totally involved with the Masonic theories and philosophies of `'death'' and their symbolic relationship to the `'Master Mason Degree"; on April 4, 1787 Mozart wrote to his father ""As death is the real purpose of our life, for several years I have become so closely acquainted with this true and best friend of our life, that his image is not only no longer terrifying to me, but rather something very soothing and comforting! And I thank God for affording me, in His grace, the opportunity (you understand me) of realizing that he is the key to our happiness. I never lie down in bed without thinking that (young as I am) I may not live to see the next day - and yet no one, especially among those who know me, can say that in daily life I am stubborn or sad - and for this happiness I give thanks to my Creator every day and wish every man the same from the bottom of my heart ......"" Both Mozart/Karajan could see this eye to eye with each other. Karajan altered not an iota in any note, the happy notes are apparent in the violins. In fact I am inclined to say Mozart and Karajan performed as if they were close contemporaries, inhabited the same spiritual world and always succeeded in speaking the same language. In 1791 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed The Requiem Mass (K 626). Karajan has been able to make vibrate Mozart's musical spirit and with it bring the audience to affectionate delight. Berliner Philharmoniker is superb, so are the singers' voices and harmoniousness with one another. We are unfortunate, though, that this masterpiece remains unfinished... forever. Customer Rating: Summary: Very Exciting Comment: ...but lacking in the fervour of Davis and Marriner. Karajan really brings you into the eventfulness of this work, it has a great choir, and especially great soloists, though Tomowa-Sintow can get a little thick sometimes. Nothing to complain about really, and plenty to celebrate. Customer Rating: Summary: Mozart Genius performed at its best Comment: Superb performance and excellent recording of a masterpiece. DG quality at a bargain price. Customer Rating: Summary: Fantastic Comment: This is probably the best edition of Mozart's Requiem. Herbet von Karajan spices it up with a more germanic perfomance which, I think, gives more power and passion to an already powerfull requiem. The quality of the disc is, as expected from the statue of the company, excellent. Buy it and enjoy it. Customer Rating: Summary: Exquisitely beautiful Requiem by Maestro Karajan Comment: It is widely accepted that H.V.Karajan is not "the" Mozart conductor. He is much more recognized by his Beethoven conducting. When it comes to Mozart Sir Neville Marriner is the one who is held in the highest esteem and this recording is often compared with Marriner's version (Philips). While I cannot compare the two as I don't have Marriner's version, I can say that Karajan pulled it off just great. This is nothing short of breath-taking. I fully belive that those whose eyes are not clouded by comparisons between Maestros will appreciate this recording for what it is, a jewel of a Requiem. I recomment this CD to anyone who wants to listen to an awesome Requiem.
Editorial Reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Requiem - Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Comment: Herbert von Karajan, the septuagenarian conductor of this recording has been ebullient and full of life as ever. Karajan took full command of the Berliner Phihamoniker orchestra demonstrating his long artistic experience about the blissful meaning of this Requiem as though he were also the author, the musician, and the composer. This Requiem is a happy one. Mozart did his work in a mood of friendly reception of what is inevitably coming. The composer genius never feared the event of dying or departure from life, it was not scaring to his character. The teachings of certain short-tempered and intransigent dictatorial clerics that made death dreaded and hated gave Mozart welcome opportunity to defeat this credo and show his mettle as an erudite musician. A dedicated member of the Lodge, Mozart was totally involved with the Masonic theories and philosophies of `'death'' and their symbolic relationship to the `'Master Mason Degree"; on April 4, 1787 Mozart wrote to his father ""As death is the real purpose of our life, for several years I have become so closely acquainted with this true and best friend of our life, that his image is not only no longer terrifying to me, but rather something very soothing and comforting! And I thank God for affording me, in His grace, the opportunity (you understand me) of realizing that he is the key to our happiness. I never lie down in bed without thinking that (young as I am) I may not live to see the next day - and yet no one, especially among those who know me, can say that in daily life I am stubborn or sad - and for this happiness I give thanks to my Creator every day and wish every man the same from the bottom of my heart ......"" Both Mozart/Karajan could see this eye to eye with each other. Karajan altered not an iota in any note, the happy notes are apparent in the violins. In fact I am inclined to say Mozart and Karajan performed as if they were close contemporaries, inhabited the same spiritual world and always succeeded in speaking the same language. In 1791 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed The Requiem Mass (K 626). Karajan has been able to make vibrate Mozart's musical spirit and with it bring the audience to affectionate delight. Berliner Philharmoniker is superb, so are the singers' voices and harmoniousness with one another. We are unfortunate, though, that this masterpiece remains unfinished... forever. Customer Rating: Summary: Very Exciting Comment: ...but lacking in the fervour of Davis and Marriner. Karajan really brings you into the eventfulness of this work, it has a great choir, and especially great soloists, though Tomowa-Sintow can get a little thick sometimes. Nothing to complain about really, and plenty to celebrate. Customer Rating: Summary: Mozart Genius performed at its best Comment: Superb performance and excellent recording of a masterpiece. DG quality at a bargain price. Customer Rating: Summary: Fantastic Comment: This is probably the best edition of Mozart's Requiem. Herbet von Karajan spices it up with a more germanic perfomance which, I think, gives more power and passion to an already powerfull requiem. The quality of the disc is, as expected from the statue of the company, excellent. Buy it and enjoy it. Customer Rating: Summary: Exquisitely beautiful Requiem by Maestro Karajan Comment: It is widely accepted that H.V.Karajan is not "the" Mozart conductor. He is much more recognized by his Beethoven conducting. When it comes to Mozart Sir Neville Marriner is the one who is held in the highest esteem and this recording is often compared with Marriner's version (Philips). While I cannot compare the two as I don't have Marriner's version, I can say that Karajan pulled it off just great. This is nothing short of breath-taking. I fully belive that those whose eyes are not clouded by comparisons between Maestros will appreciate this recording for what it is, a jewel of a Requiem. I recomment this CD to anyone who wants to listen to an awesome Requiem. Array