Out-of-print, classic, hybrid SACD, 2-disc set. The case and discs are in beautiful condition. This is Verdi's Requiem by Harnoncourt and the Vienna Philharmonic. The dynamic range is incredibly wide, and the recording is excellent at conveying the dynamism of this piece. The separation of the chorus and the power of the bass drum are also good, and the soloists are excellent. It is still one of the best recordings of Verdi's Requiem. Harnoncourt & VPO / Verdi: Requiem This live recording of a concert, which garnered acclaim, sets itself apart from mere passionate Italian performances. Under Harnoncourt, who reveals the unknown charm of the work, the meticulous singing of Eva Mei, Bernarda Fink, Michael Schade, and Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, who are currently at the peak of their careers, the superb harmony of the Arnold Schoenberg Choir, who know Harnoncourt's music inside and out, and the Vienna Philharmonic, have achieved an interpretation of this famous work that has never been heard before. "By thoroughly eliminating the dramatic elements of the work, Harnoncourt succeeded in extracting a different kind of reality and drama from this work. It is terrifying music that cannot be listened to casually" (Mr. Minoru Okamoto), "It is a truly stoic and highly spiritual performance that eliminates all embellishments, and it is strict music that makes you want to straighten your collar when you listen to it. This is clearly an interpretation that follows the original purpose of 'music to mourn the dead'" (Mr. Mutsumi Yamazaki), and it became a big topic in Vienna. The recording was made by Teldec Studio, which has been recording Harnoncourt's recordings since the Teldec era, and perfectly captures the beautiful acoustics of the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna and the vast dynamic range of the performance. Especially, in the SACD multi-channel, it is a famous recording that exquisitely expresses the distance of the trumpet banda (separate unit) required for the central movement "Dies Irae" (Day of Wrath). ・Verdi: Requiem (Mass for the Dead) Eva Mei (S) Bernarda Fink (M) Michael Schade (T) Ildebrando D'Arcangelo (Br) Arnold Schoenberg Choir Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Conductor) Recording: December 8-11, 2004 (Live)