BERLIOZ: REQUIEM - COLIN DAVIS, LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (2 CDS)

Disc 1 [52:56][1] I. Requiem et Kyrie 12:14[2] II. Dies irae 13:38[3] III. Quid sum miser 3:23[4] IV. Rex tremendae 6:43[5] V. Quaerens me 5:10[6] VI. Lacrymosa 11:46Disc 2 [41:08][1] VII. Offertoire (Domine Jesu Christe) 11:48[2] VIII. Hostias 3:47[3] IX. Sanctus 11:27[4] X. Agnus Dei 14:05   Sir Colin Davis Barry Banks L.S.O. ChorusLondon Philharmonic Choir London Symphony  Orchestra   Grammy Nomination 2014; Gramophone Magazine’s Editor’s Choice; MusicWeb International’s Recording of the Month: '[Davis’] last-ever Berlioz recording, demonstrates yet again his unique empathy with and understanding of Berlioz’s music as well as his authority in conducting it.' Classical Source: ‘Those two concerts in Saint Paul’s were colossal events. I attended the first and have rarely been so moved by the magnificence of stately music superbly rendered … and captured here with remarkable fidelity.’ The Arts Desk: ‘This is an essential purchase – a first-rate reading of a religious work combining