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| Composer | Berlioz, Hector (1803-1869) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Work type | Choral |
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Berlioz: Requiem "Grande Messe des morts", Op.5
Vienna Symphony Orchestra; Maxime Pascal; Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien; Andrew Staples
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Rumble! A Berlioz Requiem to shake the soul at the BBC Proms
Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Orchestra a shattering – but also moving – account of the Grande Messe des morts at the Royal Albert Hall
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Massed Hungarian forces impress in a monumental performance of Berlioz' grand work under Howard Williams' baton.
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Michael Spyres' long lyrical line in the Sanctus was outstanding, his tone ardent and ringing.
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