Franz von Suppé was an extremely popular composer of operas and operettas in mid-19th century Vienna, though today he is mostly remembered for two overtures, Poet and Peasant (1846) and Light Cavalry (1866), which have been used in films, TV commercials, and cartoons. Yet Suppé also composed sacred music that has slipped into obscurity, such as his requiem oratorio, Extremum Judicium (1855), of which an autographed manuscript was found in Trieste, complete with parts. Based on the Roman Catholic missa pro defunctis , the ...
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Franz von Suppé was an extremely popular composer of operas and operettas in mid-19th century Vienna, though today he is mostly remembered for two overtures, Poet and Peasant (1846) and Light Cavalry (1866), which have been used in films, TV commercials, and cartoons. Yet Suppé also composed sacred music that has slipped into obscurity, such as his requiem oratorio, Extremum Judicium (1855), of which an autographed manuscript was found in Trieste, complete with parts. Based on the Roman Catholic missa pro defunctis , the libretto also includes additional Latin texts set as solo arias, lending the requiem mass a much grander presentation of nearly operatic proportions. This CPO recording by Adriano Martinolli d'Arcy and the Graz Philharmonic Orchestra is a major revelation, for there is no clear evidence that Extremum Judicium was ever performed in Suppé's lifetime, and this recording is the first complete version available on CD. Suppé's music is grim and apocalyptic, with moments of...
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Very Good. Size: 5x4x0; two-disc set with 51-page booklet/libretto (including English translations); jewel case, libretto and cover art are in excellent condition; discs are mint/near mint; because we care that your order arrives in the condition stated, we have additionally sealed the case in bubblewrap for added protection during shipment.
