BERLIOZ: REQUIEM - COLIN DAVIS, LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (2 CDS)

Disc 1 [52:56]
[1] I. Requiem et Kyrie 12:14
[2] II. Dies irae 13:38
[3] III. Quid sum miser 3:23
[4] IV. Rex tremendae 6:43
[5] V. Quaerens me 5:10
[6] VI. Lacrymosa 11:46

Disc 2 [41:08]
[1] VII. Offertoire (Domine Jesu Christe) 11:48
[2] VIII. Hostias 3:47
[3] IX. Sanctus 11:27
[4] X. Agnus Dei 14:05

Sir Colin Davis
Barry Banks
L.S.O. Chorus
London Philharmonic Choir
London Symphony  Orchestra

Grammy Nomination 2014; Gramophone Magazine’s Editor’s Choice; MusicWeb International’s Recording of the Month: '[Davis’] last-ever Berlioz recording, demonstrates yet again his unique empathy with and understanding of Berlioz’s music as well as his authority in conducting it.'

Classical Source: ‘Those two concerts in Saint Paul’s were colossal events. I attended the first and have rarely been so moved by the magnificence of stately music superbly rendered … and captured here with remarkable fidelity.’ The Arts Desk: ‘This is an essential purchase – a first-rate reading of a religious work combining entertainment and spiritual uplift.’