Carlo Maria Giulini (EMI Classic Archive 43)

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Carlo Maria Giulini (EMI Classic Archive 43)
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Alan Titherington

Verdi Requiem & Four Sacred Pieces
Certificate: N/A
Running Time: 130 mins
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Content Type: Musical Recording

Synopsis:
Historical recordings from the 1960s of two of the late-nineteenth century's most powerful choral works.

The great Italian conductor Carlo Maria Giulini is at the height of his powers with the Philharmonia Orchestra and chorus (later renamed the New Philharmonia) with whom he worked for many years, building up a partnership which was renowned the world over.

Here, he tackles works for which is his interpretations are justifiably admired, and performs with soloists (in the Requiem) who would put many modern singers to shame.

Giuseppe Verdi

Messa da Requiem

Ilva Ligabue soprano
Grace Bumbry mezzo soprano
Sándor Kónya tenor
Raffaele Arié bass

Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus

Filmed at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 26/04/64

Quattro pezzi sacri

Ave Maria
Stabat mater
Laudi alla Vergine Maria
Te Deum

New Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus

Filmed at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon, 03/03/68