Critics generally view this set as a premier modern choice for these works, noting the exceptional sound quality and Jansons' nuanced direction. Critical Highlights
Reviewers from Classical Net describe the performance as having "tempered magnificence" and a "clarity of vision". While the soloists are considered engaged, some critics at Classical-Music.com found the tenor and soprano slightly less consistent than the orchestral and choral forces. Dvorak - Requiem & Symphony No. 8 - RCO, Mariss...
The recording by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO) , conducted by Mariss Jansons , is a highly acclaimed live release from the RCO Live label . Originally released in April and May 2010, this double Hybrid SACD set features performances recorded at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Core Recording Information Conductor: Mariss Jansons. Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Critics generally view this set as a premier