Verdi: Requiem & Quattro pezzi sacri – Solti, Sutherland, Pavarotti, Vienna Philharmonic 2 CDs

UPC: 0028947577355 

MPN: 475 7735 DOR2 

Brand Name: Decca / Universal Music Group

Overview

This 2CD set from Decca’s acclaimed The Originals series presents one of the most legendary recordings of Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem and Quattro pezzi sacri. Conducted by Sir Georg Solti, the performance features an all-star cast including Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, Luciano Pavarotti, and Martti Talvela. Accompanied by the Vienna Philharmonic, the Vienna State Opera Chorus, and—on the Quattro pezzi sacri—the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, this edition has been remastered in 96kHz/24-bit for outstanding sound quality.

Product Features

• Format: 2 Audio CDs
• Playing Time: 122:42
• Genre: Classical – Sacred Choral, Oratorio
• Recording Label: Decca / Universal Music Group
• Release Year: 2006 (recordings 1968, 1979)
• Audio Quality: 96kHz/24-bit Remastering (The Originals series)
• Series: Legendary Recordings – The Originals
• Conductor: Sir Georg Solti
• Soloists: Joan Sutherland (soprano), Marilyn Horne (mezzo-soprano), Luciano Pavarotti (tenor), Martti Talvela (bass)

Interesting Facts

• Verdi’s Messa da Requiem (1874) is regarded as one of the greatest sacred works of the 19th century, often called an "opera in ecclesiastical dress" for its dramatic intensity.
• This Solti-led performance is frequently listed among the definitive recordings of the work, praised for its grandeur, intensity, and world-class soloists.
• The Quattro pezzi sacri were among Verdi’s final compositions, written between 1889–1897, representing the composer’s spiritual reflection late in life.
• The combination of Vienna Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony forces under Solti makes this release unique, blending two of the world’s greatest orchestras and choirs.
• The Originals series by Decca is renowned for remastering historic recordings with audiophile-quality sound, making landmark performances accessible for new generations.

Track Listing

CD 1 – Requiem (1968)

1. Requiem aeternam – Kyrie
2. Dies Irae
3. Offertorio
4. Sanctus
5. Agnus Dei
6. Lux aeterna
7. Libera me

CD 2 – Quattro pezzi sacri (1979)

1. Ave Maria
2. Stabat Mater
3. Laudi alla Vergine Maria
4. Te Deum

Publishers

• Publisher: Decca Music Group Limited / Universal Music Group
• Year: 2006 (original recordings: 1968, 1979)
• Country of Distribution: EU
• Series: The Originals

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