Mozart: Requiem in D minor, K626 MusicAeterna & The New Siberian Singers; Teodor Currentzis

• Requiem in D minor, K. 626
• 1 I. Introitus: Requiem 04:37
• 2 II. Kyrie 02:11
• 3 III. Sequenz: Dies Irae 01:39
• 4 III. Sequenz: Tuba mirum 03:05
• 5 III. Sequenz: Rex tremendae 01:40
• 6 III. Sequenz: Recordare 04:53
• 7 III. Sequenz: Confutatis 02:42
• 8 III. Sequenz: Lacrimosa 03:47
• 9 IV. Offertorium: Domine Jesu 03:09
• 10 IV. Offertorium: Hostias 03:58
• 11 V. Sanctus 01:24
• 12 VI. Benedictus 04:56
• 13 VII. Agnus Dei 03:23
• 14 VIII. Communio: Lux Aeterna 05:08
• Total Runtime 46:32

Info for Mozart: Requiem in D minor, K626

An absolute masterpiece in the history of music, intrinsically linked to the Mozart myth, Mozart’s Requiem is revisited under the energetic baton of director Teodor Currentzis with the excellent Siberian choir and orchestra MusicAeterna. A fascinating, striking interpretation, reinforced by a remarkable distribution of soloists: Simone Kermes, Stéphanie Houtzel, Markus Brutscher and Arnaud Richard. Thanks to optimal recording conditions (7 days of studio recording) led by Hugues Deschaux (responsible for recording Le Poème Harmonique, Café Zimmermann…), the interpretation is enriched by the particular care with which the sound was recorded.

Currentzis is back with a marvellous repertoire: Mozart’s Requiem.

"If his narcissism doesn't get the better of him, Currentzis could be one of those rare artists capable of shifting the ground of his chosen art, and pulling off something extraordinary - perhaps even miraculous." (The Telegraph)

“in a word it is electrifying...from the opening bars of the Introitus it is evident that this is period-instrument playing of world calibre. Making good use of authentic instruments, the string playing is lean, crisp and punchy...The New Siberian Singers turn out to be an exceptionally well-drilled and lithe choir with superb ensemble...I cannot remember hearing the 'Dies Irae' sung more thrillingly or the 'Lachrimosa' so laceratingly sad.” (International Record Review)

“This is a dramatic, rough-edged, bass-instrument-heavy account, but his ideas are thought-provoking and occasionally surprising: a bells-only accompaniment to the fragmentary Amen of the Lacrimosa is the only significant departure from the Süssmayr edition...The Siberian Chorus sings lustily in glottal Latin, but the soloists...are all accomplished stylists.” (Sunday Times)

Simone Kermes, soprano
Stéphanie Houtzeel, alto
Markus Brutscher, tenor
Arnaud Richard, bass
MusicAeterna
The New Siberian Singers
Novosibirsk Opera Chamber Choir
Teodor Currentzis, director

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