Composed and conducted by the renowned Helmuth Rilling, "Requiem Of Reconciliation - In Memory Of The Victims Of World War II" is a profound and moving choral work that pays tribute to the lives lost during the Second World War. Released in 2007 under the haenssler CLASSIC label, this requiem is a powerful blend of traditional and contemporary musical elements, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
The album features the esteemed Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart choir and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, with soloists including Donna Brown and Ingeborg Danz. The requiem is structured in fourteen parts, each offering a unique musical and emotional experience. From the solemn "Prologue: The Trumpet Part" to the reflective "Epilogue: We Have a Building of God," Rilling masterfully guides the audience through a journey of remembrance and reconciliation.
"Requiem Of Reconciliation" is not just a musical piece but a testament to the enduring power of music to heal and unite. Rilling's composition is a poignant reminder of the past, a call for peace in the present, and a hope for harmony in the future. The album is a must-listen for fans of choral music and those seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.
2007 haenssler CLASSIC2007 haenssler CLASSIC
Tracks
Requiem of Reconciliation: I. Prologue: The Trumpet PartLuciano Berio, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: II. Introitus and Kyrie. Requiem aeternam dona eis DomineFriedrich Cerha, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: III. Dies irae: Dies irae, dies illaPaul-Heinz Dittrich, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation, Judex ergo: Requiem of Reconciliation: IV. Judex ergo: Judex ergo cum sedebitMarek Kopelent, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: V. Juste judex: Juste judex ultionisJohn Harbison, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem der Versohnung (Requiem of Reconciliation), Confutatis: Requiem of Reconciliation: VI. Confutatis: Confutatis maledictisArne Nordheim, Donna Brown, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: VII. Interludium: Deus!Bernard Rands, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: VIII. Offertorium: Domine Jesu Christe, Rex GloriaeMarc-André Dalbavie, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: IX. Sanctus: Sanctus, SanctusJudith Weir, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: X. Agnus Dei: Agnus DeiKrzysztof Penderecki, Donna Brown, Ingeborg Danz, Thomas Randle, Andreas Schmidt, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: XI. Communio IWolfgang Rihm, Tobias Janzik, Ingeborg Danz, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem der Versöhnung, Communio (Lux aeterna): Requiem of Reconciliation: XII. Communio II: Lux aeterna luceat eis, DomineWolfgang Rihm, Tobias Janzik, Ingeborg Danz, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: XIII. Reponsorium: Libera me, Domine, de morte aeternaJoji Yuasa, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Requiem of Reconciliation: XIV. Epilogue. We Have a Building of GodGyörgy Kurtág, Cracow Chamber Choir, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
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