Seymour Solomon produced one of the finest performances from the past century of Berlioz's monumental Requiem. Featured is tenor Charles Bressler accompanying the Utah Symphony Orchestra, University of Utah Civic Chorale and University of Utah A Capella Chorale conducted by Maurice Abavanel.
Recorded originally to four track 1/2" analog tape, this release is cut directly from those original four track reels for the first time! All previous issues were transferred from a two track mix down master which, while excellent, cannot deliver the low level information that is had from the original 4 - track transfer used on this release. We used original LP copies to match the balance of the four to two channel mix and cut in one pass to preserve the intentions of the legendary Seymour Solomon and Maestro Abravanel while allowing for a new level of detail that tells every truth about the sound of the Mormon tabernacle in which the recording was made. Stunning in its grandeur and its sonics - not to be missed! Highest recommendations.
Musicians:
Utah Symphony Orchestra
Maurice Abravanel, conductor
University of Utah Civic Chorale and A Capella Choir
Charles Bressler, tenor
Selections:
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
Requiem
Grande Messe Des Morts, Op. 5
Recorded originally to four track 1/2" analog tape, this release is cut directly from those original four track reels for the first time! All previous issues were transferred from a two track mix down master which, while excellent, cannot deliver the low level information that is had from the original 4 - track transfer used on this release. We used original LP copies to match the balance of the four to two channel mix and cut in one pass to preserve the intentions of the legendary Seymour Solomon and Maestro Abravanel while allowing for a new level of detail that tells every truth about the sound of the Mormon tabernacle in which the recording was made. Stunning in its grandeur and its sonics - not to be missed! Highest recommendations.
Musicians:
Utah Symphony Orchestra
Maurice Abravanel, conductor
University of Utah Civic Chorale and A Capella Choir
Charles Bressler, tenor
Selections:
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
Requiem
Grande Messe Des Morts, Op. 5
