»Requiems: Classical Music Compositions«

Over the years, I've developed a passion for Requiems . Many consider this a morbid pursuit, concealing a greater obsession with Death and the annoying issues surrounding it. Aaah, is there anything better than to post here and to drink something

Requiems are pieces of music played at funerals; the name 'requiem' derives from the first line, which begins, "Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine..." (Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord...). It's a Latin word meaning 'rest'. The Christian Requiem Mass is said at funerals, and this Latin text has been set to music many times.

A few of the more famous compositions were quilled by Mozart, Berlioz, Verdi and Dvorak. There's also a modern War Requiem composed by Benjamin Britten, but personally I don't care for it much.

Anyone else here like Requiems, or listened to them, or heard of them?

There's a related (locked) poll here: IMO → Favourite chapter from Mozarts; Requiem?

posted by Lacrimosa

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