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Ziesak,
Maultsby, R. Croft, D. Arnold, Boston Baroque, Pearlman
Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart (Artist), Boston
Baroque (Artist), Ruth
Ziesak (Artist), Richard
Croft (Artist), Martin
Pearlman (Artist), Nancy
Maultsby (Artist)
Many, many aeons ago I participated in the chorus of a University
production of Mozart's REQUIEM. One of my friends (who was in the audience)
said to me after the performance, "I've never seen you look so
happy."
I was...and who wouldn't be?
Participating in a classical chorus always creates an immediate sense of
community--even if limited to the run of the show. Participating in a Mozart
work--and particularly his REQUIEM--rates as a very special experience.
Not surprisingly I purchased several REQUIUEM recordings over the years since
that joyful experience, no doubt in an understandable attempt to keep the happy
memory alive.
All of the recordings have been good, but this New Completion by Robert Levine
has got to be as good as it can possibly get--short of going back in time to
hear an original performance--and by that I mean, a performance conducted by
the great composer himself.
This is also an excellent Mozart "primer" work for the
"uninitiated". It is a rousing, dynamic, exuberant, divinely inspired
human creation--and showcases the musical genius at his most accessible
best--all on a single CD at a really great price.
Review: JEFarrow
Updated 04/08