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Verdi: Requiem
Giuseppe Verdi, Claudio Abbado, Shirley Verrett
Verdi: Requiem
Genre: Classical
 
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All Artists: Giuseppe Verdi, Claudio Abbado, Shirley Verrett, La Scala Theater Symphony Orchestra, Katia Ricciarelli, Plácido Domingo
Title: Verdi: Requiem
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Label: Decca Import
Original Release Date: 1/1/1986
Re-Release Date: 5/19/1986
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Early Music, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028941597625

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Scott Jelsey | Houston, TX United States | 05/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Abbado's Verdi recordings are some of the finest available and this Requiem recording is no expection. Abbado takes a less ferocious approach than say Muti, or Barenboim, balancing the dramatic moments effectively against the more introspective aspects of the score. Ricciarelli is in fine form here, singing with a fine sense of line and intense emotional declamation. Her intonation is perfect. Verrett blends seamlessly with Ricciarelli, making the most of their duet and capturing the intense sadness of much of the writing quite well. Domingo, in his first recording of the part, provides a steady stream of golden tone, effortlessly produced. His emotional temperature runs about right here - not overly dramatic - after all, this is not Aida - but strong feelings kept on a tight rein. Ghiaurov is phenomenal. His gigantic bass somehow anchoring the entire quartet and chorus into an imposing yet gorgeous Verdian soundscape. There are many excellent Verdi Requiem recordings - this is surely one of the very best."