Brahm’s A German Requiem, almost certainly triggered by the death of his mother in 1865, is one of his greatest and most popular works, quite unlike any previous Requiem. With texts taken from Luther’s translation of the Bible and an emphasis on comforting the living for their loss and on hope of the Resurrection, the work is deeply rooted in the tradition of Bach and Schutz. However, it is vastly different in character from the Latin Requiem of Catholic tradition with its evocation of the Day of Judgment and prayers for mercy on the souls of the dead.Brahm’s A German Requiem, almost certainly triggered by the death of his mother in 1865, is one of his greatest and most popular works, quite unlike any previous Requiem. With texts taken from Luther’s translation of the Bible and an emphasis on comforting the living for their loss and on hope of the Resurrection, the work is deeply rooted in the tradition of Bach and Schutz. However, it is vastly different in character from the Latin Requiem of Catholic tradition with its evocation of the Day of Judgment and prayers for mercy on the souls of the dead. Read less
Works on This Recording
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German Requiem, Op. 45by Johannes Brahms Performer:
Anna Lucia Richter (Soprano),
Stephan Genz (Baritone)
Conductor:
Marin Alsop
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Middle German Radio Symphony Orchestra,
Middle German Radio Chorus Leipzig
Period: Romantic Written: 1854-1868; Austria
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Superb performanceOctober 15, 2013By Cynthia C. (Philadelphia, PA)See All My Reviews"Not much to say except superb. Conducting excellent and choir beautiful."Report Abuse