Review (PDF) Requiem (Dover Music Scores)
"From the purely artistic and musical points of view the Requiem is certainly Verdi's greatest work to this date and an astounding manifestation of … continual progress and inner development. The stream of melodic invention is unfailing and of the highest quality. Most impressive of all is the mastery of form, of constructive power on the largest scale." — Grove's Dictionary of Music and MusiciansComposed in 1874 for the first anniversary of the death of Alessandro Manzoni, Verdi's Requiem reveals the composer at the height of his powers. The work, immensely popular with choral groups and music lovers, is frequently performed in concert, and numerous recordings are available. The study score of this rich and dramatic work, called by some as Verdi's greatest opera, is presented here complete and unabridged, and in a fine, clear modern edition.Scored for four solo voices (soprano, mezzo soprano, tenor, bass), chorus, and orchestra, the Requiem is divided into seven sections:No. 1 RequiemNo. 2 Dies iraeNo. 3 OffertorioNo. 4 SanctusNo 5. Agnus DeiNo 6. Lux aeternaNo 7. Libera meThe music has been reproduced in a size large enough to be read easily, with large noteheads, wide margins (for written notes, annotations, etc.), and on opaque paper with sturdy, sewn bindings. Pages lie flat and will not fall out. The edition is practical for almost any use, whether as a study guide, a reference, or an indispensable companion for your greater musical enjoyment.
Series: Dover Music Scores
Paperback: 204 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; a edition (October 1, 1978)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 048623682X
ISBN-13: 978-0486236827
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 0.4 x 12.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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All in all it is a very good, easy to read score. It could be excellent if: 1. The publisher included the rehearsal numbers that are found in the parts.2. The few errors were repaired. These errors are as follows: In number 1, measure 71, vocal parts should be double dotted. Vocal parts in mm 73 and 74 should be dotted. This error reoccures in other similar passages. In number 4 m135 there should be a fermata.Otherwise this is a great score.The editorial comments made by Kurt Soldan are helpful. They are found in German and English. These, I understand, are from the original Peters score.Dr. RW
I ordered this score so I could take a look at the music and see what was going on for all the parts. I'm really happy with this edition. Dover usually puts out really nice ones. The parts are all scored correctly, it's clear where they are so you can follow the lines, printing is nice and clean and is easy to follow along. It's great being able to see what the winds are doing when they're being drowned out by the choir and timpani and so on. The binding is tight so it doesn't crease when you open it. This would be a great score to conduct by, study with or just follow along. I recommend for anyone who is looking at getting a more in depth look and feel into one of the greatest requiems to date.
This score of Verdi's greatest work is basically the full score and nothing else. The score begins with the instrumentation, a translation of the German terms, and then the music. The notes are easily visible and the score is arranged perfectly. If you're looking for some serious in depth commentary and analysis of the Requiem you might want to turn elsewhere. But for theory students, interested musicians, or just casual listeners who want to see how Verdi did it, this is the copy for you. An excellent buy especially at this incredible price.
If you haven't heard it. Buy it (preferably a Karajan recording of it). If you haven't read it. Buy it! It is the one of the most powerful masterpieces ever. If Mozart had the same orchestration for his Requiem ... move over Verdi.
Dover has done it again with this excellent addition to their published scores. The Verdi Requiem is one of the greatest choral works ever written and all the details and nuances of the piece can be clearly followed here. The printing is clear and easy-to-read and the book is tightly bound. A must for collectors of scores, musicians, and lovers of the Requiem.
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