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Description:

Brahms' German Requiem! A beloved "English sung version" in 19th century London! King's College Choir of London. The first performance under the new arrangement with Joseph Fort is an "English sung version" of Brahms' "German Requiem"! The German Requiem was first performed in its entirety in English by the London Philharmonic Society at St. James's Hall on April 2, 1873. The English sung version of Brahms' masterpiece, also called the "English Requiem" by the composer and musicologist George Alexander Macfarlane (1813-1887), was extremely popular with English audiences in the 19th century. The "English Requiem" features today's shining soprano Mary Bevan and baritone Marcus Farnsworth as soloists.The full story of this favorite of 19th century London audiences is revealed through research and the harmonies of London's prestigious collegiate choirs. Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.English Requeim: Blessed are they that mourn
2.English Requeim: Behold, all flesh is as the grass
3.English Requeim: Lord, make me to know the measure of my days
4.English Requeim: How lovely is Thy dwelling place
5.English Requeim: Ye now are sorrowful
6.English Requeim: Here on earth have we no continuing place
7.English Requeim: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord