La grande messe des morts (Requiem)

Synopsis

The magnificent cathedral of Regensburg is a perfect setting for this recording of Colin Davis conducting the Bayerischer Rundfunk Symphony Chorus and Orchestra in a splendid, moving performance of Berlioz’s monumental work, with tenor Keith Lewis as soloist. The performance is completed by the pealing of the cathedral bells. Regensburg Cathedral provides a superb setting for this live recording of Berlioz's resounding Requiem, written in 1837 for the dead of Napoleon's catastrophic wars. Sir Colin Davis conducts the Bavarian Radio Symphony Chorus and Orchestra in a magnificent and moving performance of this work, with soloist Keith Lewis (tenor).

Additional Info

• No: R0474
• Composer: Hector Berlioz
• Conductor: Colin Davis
• Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Chorus and Orchestra
• Artists: Keith Lewis (Tenor)
• Production year: 1990
• Run time: 01:42:00
• Producers: Arthaus
• Format: HDTV