The only thread that I can find of recent times about Britten's War Requiem is the one under Performance where it became a bit bogged down with political ideologies. This request is purely about all your ever knowledgeable and extensive experience of the various versions around. I have Britten's own Decca recording, of course, and Giulini's Prom with Britten conducting the chamber orchestra; also Noseda, Masur/LPO and Hickox.
I am contemplating acquiring either of the new Pappano and/or McCreesh recordings. They have both been very well reviewed and in most aspects they sound as though they are superb. Wearing for a moment my old Gongman hat, could anyone one please tell me how these recordings, respectively, deal with both the Sanctus and the huge climactic moment in the Libera Me. And any other views, on relative merits, would be very welcome, too.
I am contemplating acquiring either of the new Pappano and/or McCreesh recordings. They have both been very well reviewed and in most aspects they sound as though they are superb. Wearing for a moment my old Gongman hat, could anyone one please tell me how these recordings, respectively, deal with both the Sanctus and the huge climactic moment in the Libera Me. And any other views, on relative merits, would be very welcome, too.
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