Verdi Messa da Requiem: Herbert von Karajan: Original Source Series (180g Vinyl 2LP) * * *

Verdi's Messa da Requiem: Herbert von Karajan Reissued as Part of the Original Source Series on 180g 2LP. Pure Analogue Mix & Cut from the Original Eight-Track Tapes at Emil Berliner Studios. Pressed at Optimal.

Among the numerous recordings of Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem, Herbert von Karajan's 1972 recording is among the most admired. Alongside the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Singverein, he is joined by four of the finest Verdi interpreters of his time: Mirella Freni, Christa Ludwig, Carlo Cossutta, and Nicolai Ghiaurov.

Deutsche Grammophon is releasing legendary recordings of the highest quality: The new audiophile vinyl series, The Original Source, presents outstanding recordings from the 1970s in a completely new sound quality. The renowned Emil Berliner Studios remastered and edited the original four-track tapes in 100% analog quality (AAA) using technology developed specifically for the series. The sonic differences from the original releases are considerable.

Released on 180g vinyl and in a deluxe gatefold edition with original covers and lyrics, these copies are accompanied by additional photos and facsimiles of the recording protocols and tape boxes, as well as a text explaining the detailed technical background.