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| Requiem | 
 enlarge | Creators: Christopher Adkins, Ross Powell, John Rutter, Timothy Seelig, Lois Weaver, Michael Sullivan, David Mck. Williams, Dennis Brickman, Joel Martinson, Nancy Keith
Label: Reference Recordings
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 56318
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 57
UPC: 030911105723
EAN: 0030911105723
ASIN: B00000159K
Release Date: December 17, 1993
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| Tracks:
| • | Praise Ye The Lord | | • | The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation | | • | All Things Bright And Beautiful | | • | Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of Thy Peace | | • | Requiem: Requiem aeternam | | • | Requiem: Out Of The Deep | | • | Pie Jesu | | • | Requiem: Sanctus | | • | Requiem: Agnus Dei | | • | Requiem: The Lord Is My Shepherd | | • | Requiem: Lux Aeterna | | • | Requiem: A Gaelic Blessing |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Wow! February 1, 2008
I took a chance and bought this CD after reading the other reviews. I generally don't like christian music, but this CD is fantastic. The sound was very well recorded, and the music is heavenly (no pun intended). On the right system, the chorus voices fill the room with dynamic range and emotional character. It's easy to get lost in the journey.
Good recording of the "chamber" version of the Requiem September 10, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Most recordings to date of the Rutter "Requiem" have used the version for full orchestra. Rutter also prepared an arrangement for organ, augmented by flute, oboe, clarinet, cello, harp, timpani, and percussion. This recording, to the best of my knowledge, is the only commercial recording of the latter version. In an interesting twist, though, while most recordings feature a choir of 50 or less, the choir here numbers about 200. Given the "reduced" forces, Seelig et al. acquit themselves admirably. All five of the anthems are well performed, especially the setting of Psalm 27, "The Lord is My Light and My Salvation." [Personally, I wish they had substituted another piece for "All Things Bright and Beautiful"; it is too saccharine to withstand repeated listenings.] The "Requiem" in particular stands out; the singing is clear throughout, and, in some cases, the organ-predominant version of the "Requiem" provides more thrills than the orchestral version (especially in the opening movement (Requiem aeternam). Also, Seelig takes the "Sanctus" at a faster pace than most other recordings: where Rutter himself takes 2'10", Seelig flies through at about 1'45", and it nevertheless feels like the more appropriate tempo. John Rutter's works, by and large, are more direct than other 20th century English composers; his works do not appeal to everyone. Given the uniqueness of this recording, it is certainly well-worth hearing (although, to be fair to Rutter, the recent mid-price re-release of his Requiem coupled with his Magnificat is certainly a better bargain).
Excellent Choral Recording June 12, 2001
This is a wonderful quality recording of great Rutter. Top notch. Just listen to it! You wont be disappointed with this CD.
 great engineering, lousy music making September 23, 2000
10 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought this recording primarily for reference's engineering and the magnificent Fisk instrument with its massive 32' pipes. On that score, this recording delivers--not much bombast, but lots of subwoofer test material. I wish the music had lived up to this standard. Personally I happen to think John Rutter something of a hack, a notion from which the trite, platitudinous opening tracks did little to dissuade me. Of course, that's just my opinion; if you like Rutter then it won't be a concern to you. The Requiem is better music, but there I found the vocal performance distracting. The singers--especially the women--exhibited faults typical of amateur American choirs: wide (and uncontrolled) vibrato, imprecise entrances, and Latin that sounded--well, like Texans singing Latin. In addition, their overall affect was one of soporific aloofness. This produced a smooth, agreeable gentleness in quiet sections (actually, reminiscent of Shaw and Atlanta in the best spots), but came at the expense of tension, fire, and fervor throughout.
An inspired blend of performance and recording prowess October 28, 1999
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This CD succeeds at the tricky combination of Glorious program material, inspired performance, and a flawless capture by the recording engineer.
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