Ein deutsches Requiem

~ Release by Brahms; Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Dietrich Fischer‐Dieskau, Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra, Otto Klemperer (see all versions of this release, 8 available)

Annotation

Recorded 21, 23 & 25 Mar and 26 Apr 1961 at Kingsway Hall, London. Digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios.
℗ 1997 EMI Records Ltd.
© 1998 EMI Records Ltd.

Annotation last modified on 2015-02-20 17:02 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
engineer:
Douglas Larter
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
chorus master:
Reinhold Schmidt (chorusmaster, composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: I. “Selig sind, die da Leid tragen” (Chor) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms10:00
2Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras
engineer:
Douglas Larter
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
chorus master:
Reinhold Schmidt (chorusmaster, composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: II. “Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras” (Chor) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms14:33
3Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: III. Herr, lehre doch mich
engineer:
Douglas Larter
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
baritone vocals:
Dietrich Fischer‐Dieskau (baritone) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
chorus master:
Reinhold Schmidt (chorusmaster, composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: III. “Herr, lehre doch mich” (Chor, Bariton) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms9:52
4Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
engineer:
Douglas Larter
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
chorus master:
Reinhold Schmidt (chorusmaster, composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: IV. “Wie lieblich sind Deine Wohnungen” (Chor) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms5:48
5Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
engineer:
Douglas Larter
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
chorus master:
Reinhold Schmidt (chorusmaster, composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: V. “Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit” (Chor, Sopran) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms6:54
6Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: VI. Denn wir haben hier keine bleibende Statt
engineer:
Douglas Larter
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
baritone vocals:
Dietrich Fischer‐Dieskau (baritone) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
chorus master:
Reinhold Schmidt (chorusmaster, composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: VI. “Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt” (Chor, Bariton) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms11:46
7Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: VII. Selig sind die Toten
engineer:
Douglas Larter
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
chorus master:
Reinhold Schmidt (chorusmaster, composer) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: VII. “Selig sind die Toten” (Chor) (from 1961-03-21 until 1961-04-26)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms10:14

Credits

Release

liner notes:Alan Blyth (UK classical singing critic and book editor, 1929-2007)
mastering:Allan Ramsay (engineer)
organ:Ralph Downes
part of:The Telegraph: Best Classical Music Recordings (order: 32)
Great Recordings of the Century (EMI Classics remaster series) (order: 37)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/530239 [info]
ASIN:UK: B00000GCA3 [info]