Brahms – Ein Deutsches Requiem (Virtuoso Series) CD

UPC: 028947869702 

MPN: 478 6970 GB 

Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music Group

Overview

Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) is one of the most profound choral works of the 19th century. Unlike the traditional Latin requiem, Brahms set passages of Scripture in German, offering consolation and hope to the living rather than focusing on the fate of the departed. In this moving recording, Giuseppe Sinopoli leads the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and the Prague Philharmonic Chorus, with soloists Lucia Popp (soprano) and Wolfgang Brendel (baritone), in a glowing and deeply atmospheric performance.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Series: Virtuoso (Deutsche Grammophon / Decca)
• Total Timing: 75:58
• Work: Johannes Brahms – Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45

• Artists:

  Compilation: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
  • Lucia Popp (soprano)
  • Wolfgang Brendel (baritone)
  • Prague Philharmonic Chorus
  • Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Conductor: Giuseppe Sinopoli
• Made in: EU

Interesting Facts

• Brahms composed Ein Deutsches Requiem between 1865 and 1868, inspired in part by the death of his mother and his close friend Robert Schumann.
• The work departs from the Catholic liturgy by choosing comforting Biblical texts in German, emphasizing faith, renewal, and God’s eternal care.
• At its premiere, the piece was hailed for its originality and humanity, quickly establishing Brahms as a leading composer of his era.
• Conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli, renowned for his insightful and intellectual approach, brings a luminous refinement to this performance, praised by Gramophone for its glowing textures and spiritual depth.
• Soprano Lucia Popp and baritone Wolfgang Brendel add expressive warmth and balance, enhancing the Requiem’s consoling character.
• The Virtuoso series offers accessible classics with excellent sound quality and concise notes, making it ideal for both seasoned collectors and newcomers.

Track Listing

Johannes Brahms – Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 1–7. Complete work

• Soloists: Lucia Popp (soprano), Wolfgang Brendel (baritone)
• Prague Philharmonic Chorus
• Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Giuseppe Sinopoli (conductor)
• Timing: 75:58

Publishers

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
• Distributed by: Universal Music Group
• Series: Virtuoso (Decca & Deutsche Grammophon)

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