Elin Manahan Thomas, the soprano soloist, made headline news in 2005 as the first singer in almost three centuries to perform Bach's aria Alles mit Gott.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Fauré intended his Requiem to be 'something different,' viewing death as a 'joyful deliverance' rather than a painful experience, which sets it apart from more tumultuous settings by other composers.
Performer Biography
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, formed in 1958, is the most recorded chamber orchestra in the world, with over 500 entries in its discography.
Interpretation
The performers on this album aim to infuse fresh life into well-known works like Fauré's Requiem and Mozart's Ave, verum corpus, avoiding empty performance conventions.
Performer Biography
The Sixteen is recognized as one of the world's greatest vocal ensembles, with over ninety recordings and numerous awards, including a Gramophone Award for Early Music.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording from a concert at the Barbican Centre in London on August 2, 2007, featuring The Sixteen and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
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