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Marvey

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Mozart Requiem recommendations
« on: September 16, 2014, 01:49:42 AM »
I need a few. Last time I bought one was right after college. That was almost 25 years ago. Looking for good recording quality and non-fluffy interpretation. I prefer the use of period instruments and arrangements, but not necessarily how they are recorded or mastered. They don't sound that thin in real life.
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2014, 01:51:29 AM »
I thought this one was beautiful and wonderfully recorded. Just know what version it is (read a bit of the notes).
http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-mozart-requiem.aspx
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2014, 03:27:41 AM »
Quote from: Azteca X on September 16, 2014, 01:51:29 AM
I thought this one was beautiful and wonderfully recorded. Just know what version it is (read a bit of the notes).
http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-mozart-requiem.aspx

That is, indeed, a great interpretation with some fascinating history. The only downfall is that the retail versions are mastered way too loud. This version would fit under the "Sussmayr" versions.

There is also this, which I wrote a long time ago....

http://www.head-fi.org/t/162398/lffs-music-pick-of-the-week-02-19-2006
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2014, 03:34:25 AM »
Interesting list. I've always enjoyed the Mackerras, Marriner, Hogwood interpretations of the Mozart stuff. Going to have to hit that Linn edition.
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2014, 04:46:30 AM »
Quote from: Azteca X on September 16, 2014, 01:51:29 AM
I thought this one was beautiful and wonderfully recorded. Just know what version it is (read a bit of the notes).
http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-mozart-requiem.aspx

You can probably ask Burnsie about Dunedin Consort. He like them alot.
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2014, 06:21:52 AM »
Karl Böhm version:



John Eliott Gardiner :




Hogwood :




All these worth a listen. Bohm's version is the historical one. very low tempi , great sense of majesty and emotionnal tension. I was sceptical because I'm not so fan of old historical versions ( bad recording and too old style for my taste. I much prefer contemporary musicians ) but it's definitely beautiful and well recorded ( it's a 1971 recording ) The Hogwood version is the first I discovered and I love it. Very different, faster, less grandiose. The Gardiner is usually well considered by some friends but I didn"t listened enough myself to have a constructive opinion.  I've a William Christie's requiem but didn't listen it so far.
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2014, 06:32:04 AM »
I have the Hogwood one; after going through a half dozen, it remains my favorite. Will need to try the other suggestions.
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2014, 07:06:33 AM »
I have the Hogwood but with a different album cover (and Decca on the label) from the one above.  Love it too, will check out the other recommended versions.  Nice summary and outline, LFF!  Ah- your link is to the Hogwood release that I have.
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2014, 08:20:03 AM »
Peter Schreier conducting the Dresden Staatskapelle (Philips, 1990).

Very sweetly sung, if a bit thick in the orchestral parts.
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Re: Mozart Requiem recommendations
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2014, 09:26:35 AM »
I have one by Dunedin Consort, 24 bit version that is quite nice. The densest parts in Dies Irae sound a bit closed in, but tonaly very good.
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