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Verdi Requiem - Toscanini: Dies irae (part1)

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Uploaded by on Aug 26, 2008

Dies irae
Tuba mirum
Mors stupebit
Liber scriptus

NBC Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw Chorale

Herva Nelli Soprano
Fedora Barbieri Mezzo-soprano
Giuseppe di Stefano Tenor
Cesare Siepi Bass

21 Jan 1951

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  • We now know that there IS a stereo version of this performance. RCA and NBC made two separate recordings, using different microphones and recorders, and they have now have been digitally remastered, blending the two separate tapes to produce true stereo sound. It is an added dimension to a powerful performance, although most folks say the 1940 NBC broadcast concert is even better.

  • @sallyrob101 Thanks for the information, I did a little searching about this stereo version, some people say it is not really true stereo as the two microphones were not placed in relation to each other. Be that as it may, the proof of the pudding is in the eating it would be lovely to hear this fantastic performance in a less boxed, more natural sound

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  • To anyone who engaged in that POINTLESS religious argument:

    MAY THE WRATH OF VERDI'S MUSICAL PROWESS RAIN DOWN UPON YOU!!!!!

    Carry on.

  • chi sono i 7 pazzi a cui non piace? Questa versione è fenomenale!

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  • you do not feel safe for your lack of faith when you listen to this

  • @perneby The Germans made a some genuine stereo tape recordings of classical music concerts; there is one famous one made during a Berlin air-raid and you can faintly hear the anti-aircraft fire in the back ground.

  • Wow! leaves one limp!

  • ok, this is the best recording i've heard for excitement, authenticity, if you want to know what it's like to play in an orchestra, in the thick of it, nothing beats this!

    PUT THE HEADPHONES FULL BLAST. BASS DRUM AWESOME NOISE.

  • Toscanini Il Maestro forever. he now runs the ANgel Chorus up in Heaven for God ALmighty himself. ha ha ****

  • divine

  • most exciting 10 min in all classical music

  • 7 people dont know a thing about good music

  • p people dont know a thing about good music

  • the judgment's day frightens also who don't believe

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