Title: Fantastic Recording of a Fantastic Work!
Review: The Berlioz Requiem is seldom performed, simply because of the sheer enormity of the production and the number of musicians involved. The large main orchestra is surrounded by four brass choirs, in addition to a choir of several hundred voices. There are no less than 16 tympanists, 18 trombonists, 12 horns and nine cymbalists.I've only heard it performed live once, with the brass choirs placed equidistantly around the large performance hall, and it was an event never to be forgotten! This recording approximates that experience. It's really a great recording and sure to become an important selection in your classical music library!
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