Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 - Groot Omroepkoor & Karina Canellakis - Live concert HD

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What a marvellous experience it it to listen to this performance! As I´m lifted to a higher existence for a while. Thank you, conductor, solists, choir and orchestra. Also thanks to the sound technicians, this is perfect sound!

[@edcew8236]

Both the performance and the recording technique are excellent. Wow.

[@thomasrhodes2989]

Simply magnificent!

[@josefradisz2133]

Sublime, quelle qualité, bravo !

[@karoll5852]

Magnifique, merci à tous .

[@pauljacobson2538]

Thank you from Canada. We need this.

[@123dkwan]

Another thanks from Canada.

[@feliperodriguezbarrera]

Muchas gracias!

[@mariaarcidiacono3213]

❤ bellissima ma di morte ❤

[@LucienMarine]

The breadth of Opus 45 embraces us all, and the universality of this requiem goes far beyond nationality or a specific religion. The title German Requiem referred specifically to the language. Johannes Brahms does not use the words Jesus or Christ in the original translation. This requiem, as opposed to the Catholic mass for the dead, presents no doctrine, but offers hope and comfort without suggesting judgment alluding rather to a cutting of personal events of the composer to begin with. Brahms used selections from the Old and New Testaments of the Lutheran Bible and the Apocrypha. His message remains theistic, but not specifically Christian. He never attended church, although he was obviously well acquainted with the Lutheran Bible. When reproached for this behavior, the composer replied : « Nevertheless, I have my faith. » The reactions were mixed : those who loved and acclaimed the Requiem and dogmatic critics too. As might be expected, the Catholic and Protestant responses were different. The Requiem sailed regularly into the 20th century, finding its place in the concert hall rather than the church. This Op. 45 is Johannes Brahms' greatest work. He not only established himself as a mature composer in the eyes of his contemporaries but also wrote one of those choral works to which singers return with as much pleasure as the audience. A unique piece otherwise a masterpiece of technique and affect expressing the universal aspirations of humanity. *Lucien*