Post by MartinT on Oct 31, 2017 21:11:19 GMT
Ligeti: Requiem
Famously used in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey to superb effect, this is a requiem unlike any other written. Completed in 1965, the parts are sung but very difficult to distinguish as language due to each member of the choir being given free reign to sing each part using micropolyphony. The effect is eerie, melancholic and very other-worldly.
The version I have on CD is not on Spotify but this version conducted by Eotvos is very good. The piece here is the 2nd movement, the Kyrie. Try this first as the most accessible (and recognisable) section. It's difficult music but very rewarding if you persevere. It is now in my top 5 of all Requiems, haunting, moving and a bit scary if played in the dark. Play it loud!
Please take a listen and vote however you feel about it. I'm certain that responses will be very polarised!
Famously used in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey to superb effect, this is a requiem unlike any other written. Completed in 1965, the parts are sung but very difficult to distinguish as language due to each member of the choir being given free reign to sing each part using micropolyphony. The effect is eerie, melancholic and very other-worldly.
The version I have on CD is not on Spotify but this version conducted by Eotvos is very good. The piece here is the 2nd movement, the Kyrie. Try this first as the most accessible (and recognisable) section. It's difficult music but very rewarding if you persevere. It is now in my top 5 of all Requiems, haunting, moving and a bit scary if played in the dark. Play it loud!
Please take a listen and vote however you feel about it. I'm certain that responses will be very polarised!
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