Victoria: Requiem

Magnificat delivers a hypnotically gripping performance of Victoria's Requiem Mass, a work that remains an inspiration to listeners over 400 years after its composition. Composed for the funeral of his employer, Victoria weaves a tender, glowing musical tribute to the Dowager Empress Maria around the ancient plainsong melodies of the Requiem Mass. This recording of Victoria's Officium defunctorum was named ‘Critics' Choice' by Gramophone and chosen by The Rough Guide as one of its ‘100 Essential Classical CDs'.

CKD060  51 minutes 52 seconds
'Linn Records, the specialist division of the famous Scottish hi-fi manufacturer have been quietly building up an impressive catalogue of recordings over the years. Their tastes are wide and catholic ...
'The Magnificat ensemble is also stunning. Despite the intonation challenge of singing two-to-a-part, their 13 mixed voices blend as if a single instrument. This particularly suits the stately pace of ...