Verdi Requiem - Dies Irae - Carlo Maria Giulini - 1964 London

Giuseppe Verdi - Messa di Requiem
1964 - Conductor : Carlo Maria Giulini
Ilva Ligabue (Soprano)
Grace Bumbry (Mezzo Soprano)
Sandor Konya (Tenor)
Rafaele Arie (Bass)
Royal Festival Hall - London - 26 April 1964

[jmcmurrah]

He was always known in our family as “the great Giulini.”

[ritawing]

I sang in the chorus in performances of this work with Giulini. Indescribably wonderful experiences, one was transported for days and weeks afterwards. No one has ever matched up to Giulini.

[zerozero]

Saw him conduct this at the Edinburgh Festival in the 1960s. Possibly the greatest musical experience of my life. Still have the programme with his autograph on it.

[viewsfrommyarmchair]

What an inspirational perfomance and what inspirational

[Ntreik]

0:12 - 0:40 preparing the epicness that is about to occur. Sublime.

[davidparker]

Curiously, the clarity of sound comes over better to me than the 'peak' distorted 'classic' recording that EMI issued. Very fine film direction. Thanks for posting.

[sireofzelda]

If I could say one word about this performance, it would be clarity. Just clarity!

[anniegarnett]

Carlo maria Giulini was an amazing conductor I enjoyed a concert with him in Birmingham in 1964 and the Midland orchestra played far better than usual.

[klemenseliasbraun]

OMG look at his face... One of the most intense performances.

[MrPanda-dtzp]

To be able to see that in 2024 is a blessing

[trombonecoach]

The most striking thing, even above the excellence of the performance itself, is Giulini’s composure before the epic downbeat. You could see in him the ultimate in relaxation, concentration and focus, the elements that you really need in a dramatic episode like this, rather than “making a fist”. Brilliant musicianship, all around.

[saulonoronha]

Interpretação histórica e insuperável!!!

[edenlowry]

Incredible performance, thrilling video. If you saw Giulini conduct this piece, as I was privileged to do at the LA Philharmonic in 1979, you can never forget it. No performance can live up to it--the intensity, the spiritual depth, the BASS DRUM! In rehearsal in LA, he could NOT GET IT Loud enough.

[uppityglivestockian]

Mil gracias por compartir. I'm reading Plácido Domingo's book right now and he lists Giulini as one of his very favorite conductors, esp of this aria of the Verdi Requiem. He speaks very admiringly and warmly of him. I have to agree with him, very powerful, affecting and commanding.

[enricoluccarini]

Absolutely perfect singing by Grace Bumbry.

[giancarloquadri]

Eternità
Grazie a tutti
Nell' eternità Ci troveremo
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Grazie a chi ha messo il video

Grazie
Much love for all

[jochanaan]

Great performance! And Grace Bumbry is utterly magnificent!

[novumnews]

Que performance monumental do maestro!!

[ufocontacy]

l'espressione di Giulini è da spettacolo. Ottimo tutto.

[intrvert]

My god this was everything I wish I could’ve been there