{"product_id":"30911276126","title":"Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Mozart : Requiem: Mozart's Death in Words \u0026 Music : Manfred Honeck - Import SACD Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePittsburgh Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHorneck's \"Requiem\" plays comfort and hope\n\n\n\nThe Birth of a Special \"Requiem\n\nReference Recordings presents a special interpretation of Mozart's \"Requiem\" by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Manfred Honeck. It features the dramatic composition \"Requiem: Mozart's Death in Words and Music,\" which combines music and readings.\n\n\n\nJoined by F. Marley Abraham\n\nAcademy Award and Golden Globe-winning actor F. Marley Abraham participates as narrator. He played the role of Salieri in the film \"Amadeus,\" and in recent years has received acclaim for his roles in \"Homeland\" and \"White Lotus.\n\n\n\nFusion of Music and Narrative\n\nThis work includes the complete \"Requiem\" as well as \"Ave Verum Corpus\" and \"Funeral Music of the Freemasons. The work is interspersed with Gregorian chant, the death knell, Mozart's letter readings, and poems by the poet Nelly Sachs, creating a deeply narrative composition on the theme of death and hope.Honeck conceived of this composition more than a decade ago, and his interpretation, which combines tradition and innovation, was performed at Heinz Hall in 2012 and Carnegie Hall in 2014 to great acclaim.\n\n\n\nThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and its \"Pittsburgh Live!\" series\n\nThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has a 130-year history and an international reputation. Under the direction of Music Director Hornecker, the orchestra continues to connect with the local community and take on the challenge of innovative works. This album is the 16th in the Grammy Award-winning \"PittsburghLive!\" series. Recorded and produced by Soundmirror, the company has received more than 140 Grammy nominations and awards.\n\nREFERENCE RECORDINGS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reference Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51868432171297,"sku":"30911276126","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/30911276126.jpg?v=1759230253","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-gb\/products\/30911276126","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}