Bryn Terfel, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker, Swedish Radio Choir, Barbara Bonney & Eric Ericson Chamber Choir
Brahms - Ein deutsches Requiem
Artist: Bryn Terfel, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker, Swedish Radio Choir, Barbara Bonney & Eric Ericson Chamber Choir - Soloist: Bryn Terfel & Barbara Bonney - Producer: Euro Arts - Conductor: Claudio Abbado - Featured Artist: Bryn Terfel, Claudio Abbado, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Swedish Radio Choir, Barbara Bonney & Eric Ericson Chamber Choir - Composer: Johannes Brahms - Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms - Ein deutsches Requiem
Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem is known for its secular focus; it is not aimed at God or the afterlife, but at comforting the bereaved in the here and now. Therefore Brahms steered clear of the common Latin texts, rather, he selected passages from the Old and New Testaments in Martin Luther’s German translation. In combination with the wonderful music, the piece resulted in one of the most touching requiems ever written. This broadcast was recorded during the Brahms anniversary year 1997 at the Goldener Saal of the Musikverein in Vienna.