Requiem / Prologue to Mefistofele / Te Deum
As one would expect, Robert Shaw's rendition of theRequiemis magnificently polished, with choral singing that is beyond compare. The drama is not quite as pronounced as with Davis and Munch, but the work's majestic architecture stands clearly revealed. For once, Telarc's thunderous, bass-heavy pickup adds something to the sonic picture.--Ted Libbey