Sami Klein <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>This week's concert was Verdi's Requiem, another exciting event, with
>the marvelous mezzo Phyllis Pancella and bass Peter Rose.  The soprano
>and tenor were just adequate.  I came home after the concert and listened
>to my recording, which is with Gardiner and the Monteverdi Choir on Philips.
>The recording, which I used to enjoy, has lost it's appeal, now that I have
>heard the sound in the concert hall.  The sound dynamics in the recording
>are such that there are several times when I cannot hear any thing unless
>I turn the volume to its maximum level.  Is there a better recording that
>anyone can suggest?

The dynamics in Gardiner's recording are why I sold my copy.  Too bad,
otherwise it was quite nice.

My all around favorite would be Muti's Philharmonia recording despite the
fact that some of the singing sounds uneven to me.  I also like Reiner's
once you give in and accept that his tempos are quite slow.

I have heard good things about Giulini and Toscanini but Giulini appears to
be currently OOP(thank you EMI).

Other members may be able to add to this list.  This is one of those pieces
that seems to have no shortage of good recordings to choose from.

Steve M. (Northern Virginia)