Composer and producer Sven Helbig releases his new album Requiem A yesterday, to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The album was created to honor the victims of war and send a profound plea for peace.
The title is inspired by Helbig’s daughter, who said the A stands for “beginning” (Anfang): “I thought that was wonderful, because that's exactly where the answer lies. After a conflict, or after a painful loss, you have to find your way back to life. I decided not to thematise the war. Every war develops from some kind of smouldering hurt. Forgiveness is a big word, but it is the only key to dealing with it and finding a new beginning. Breath is also an important word in Requiem A because it stands for life and beginning.”
With Requiem A, Helbig has created a moving, timeless Requiem in his reduced, haunting musical language. The album is released digitally, on CD, and on vinyl.
- Release:
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)
- UPC: 00028948672127
- Article Number: 514191000
Introitus
Sven Helbig
Kyrie
Sven Helbig, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann
Meer von Tränen
Sven Helbig, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann
Sana et Vola
Sven Helbig, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann
Sanctus
Sven Helbig, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann
Agnus Dei
Sven Helbig, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann
Aus der Tiefe
Sven Helbig, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann
An die Weide
Sven Helbig, René Pape, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann
Atem
Sven Helbig, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Staatskapelle Dresden, Martin Lehmann