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| Composer | Berlioz, Hector (1803-1869) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Work type | Choral |
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LondonPappano Conducts Berlioz’s ‘Requiem’
Berlioz: Requiem "Grande Messe des morts", Op.5
London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Antonio Pappano; Julien Henric; BBC Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Chorus
ViennaVienna Symphony Orchestra
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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Awesome grandeur: Berlioz’ Grand Messe des morts at Müpa Budapest
Massed Hungarian forces impress in a monumental performance of Berlioz' grand work under Howard Williams' baton.
Nelson's sublime anniversary tribute to one of France's greatest sons
Michael Spyres' long lyrical line in the Sanctus was outstanding, his tone ardent and ringing.
Berlioz’s Grande Messe des morts opens Bergen International Festival
Berlioz’s gargantuan Grande Messe des morts with the Bergen Philharmonic and Edward Gardner opened the Bergen International Festival with deafening climaxes and even more resounding silence.
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HelsinkiBerlioz Requiem
Berlioz: Requiem "Grande Messe des morts", Op.5
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Nicholas Collon; John Findon; The Helsinki Music Centre Choir; Estonian National Male Choir; Somnium Ensemble
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