A landmark recording of Johannes Brahms’ choral masterpiece, Ein deutsches Requiem, featuring world-renowned baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and celebrated soprano Elisabeth Grümmer. Accompanied by the Choir of St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, Berlin, and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the distinguished direction of Rudolf Kempe, this HMV pressing is considered a classic staple of sacred choral discography.
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Composer: Johannes Brahms
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Work: A German Requiem, Op. 45 (Ein deutsches Requiem)
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Soloists: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone), Elisabeth Grümmer (Soprano)
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Choir: Choir of St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, Berlin
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Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (Berliner Philharmoniker)
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Conductor: Rudolf Kempe
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Label: His Master’s Voice (HMV)
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Format: 12″ LP Vinyl Record (33⅓ RPM)
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Condition Note: Vintage sleeve features striking woodcut-style illustration artwork. Shows mild age spotting/foxing along the white borders and slight corner wear, but remains clean and structurally sound in its outer sleeve. Record is in good condition
Rudolf Kempe’s sensitive conducting combined with the unparalleled expressiveness of Fischer-Dieskau and Grümmer makes this one of the most revered interpretations of Brahms’ Requiem on vinyl.
