NICCOLÒ JOMMELLI (1714-1774): Requiem in E Flat.

Description: Composed in 1756 this became the most popular Requiem setting in Europe until Mozart’s. Jommelli’s work is dominated by a luminous intimacy that does not rely on spectacular effects, but concentrates on vocal beauty and subtle musical narration. Sandrine Piau (soprano), Carlo Vistoli )alto), Raffaele Giordani (tenor), Salvo Vitale (bass), Ghisleri Chorus and Orchestra; Giulio Prandi.