Tullio Serafin - Verdi: Requiem Mass / Overtures (1959) [2022 SACD Definition Serie]

The latest reprint of the important "Verrek" recording of Serafin (1878-1968) recorded in October 1959. A truly orthodox interpretation that draws out Verdi's inner self by performing faithfully to the song, rather than using dynamic characteristics. There are not many performances where the choir and soloists are so conscious of the lyrics. In addition, all seven songs of "Overture Collection" performed in 1959 are also included in the margin. It is a rare recording that uses the London orchestra. For this release, we used masters digitized at 192kHz/24bit from the original analog master tapes in Japan, and mastered separately the SACD layer and the CD layer. With lyrics translation and new commentary. It is a permanent preservation board. With serial number limited to 800 sets.

This "Requiem" is a faithful performance of a Seraphine-like song that focuses on the lyrics, and it is a masterpiece that can be said to be a normative recording even if you are not a Verdi fan. I also recorded "overture collection" in the margin. This time, the recording of "La Traviata" (TDSA223) in Rome, which was released at the same time, and this album have many things in common. Both were also recorded on October 4. It is probably a re-recording of the leftover or defective part). The orchestra is also the same Rome Opera Orchestra, the recording location, producer, and engineer are all the same. However, the sound quality is different, and it is hard to believe that there are many same elements. Of course, the settings were different, so it was a different recording, but the texture was quite different. It is also possible that the storage condition of the master tape and the mixing factor. While the modern reproduction technology is amazing, it depends on how difficult it is to reproduce after several decades. In addition, "Overture Collection" was also recorded in 1959, and this is recorded in London. A rich tone with a sense of stability is captured, and it can be seen that a certain level or more was always secured as a recording at this time. It is an important recording left by Seraphine, who reigned at the top of the Italian opera conducting world, in the early days of Stereo. His sincere attitude is still attractive even today.
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Tracks:

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01-15. Requiem

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16-19. Requiem (continued)

20. Overture to the opera "Nabucco"
21. Overture to the first act of the opera "Aida"
22. Opera " Giovanna d'Arco" Overture
23. Opera" Les vêpres siciliennes" Overture
24. Opera" La traviata" Act 1 Prelude
25. Opera" La traviata" Act 3 Prelude
26. Opera" La Forza del Destino " Overture

Personnel:

Bass Vocals – Boris Christoff
Choir – Chorus Of The Opera House, Rome
Mezzo-soprano Vocals – Fiorenza Cossotto
Orchestra – Orchestra Of The Opera House, Rome
Soprano Vocals – Shakeh Vartenissian
Tenor Vocals – Eugenio Fernandi
Conductor – Tullio Serafin
Philharmonia Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra