JOHN HARBISON:

REQUIEM

WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING

with Jessica Rivera, Michaela Martens & Kelly Markgraf

Nashville Symphony

Nashville Symphony Chorus

Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor

Naxos

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

GRAMOPHONE

“Among the soloists, Jessica Rivera and Kelly Markgraf stand out, with Nicholas Phan contributing moments of searing intensity. The choral and orchestral forces are magnificent throughout and Giancarlo Guerrero keeps them moving and fully committed. The recording, made during performances in May 2017 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, has the size and space it needs to capture the colours and textures of Harbison’s rich orchestration and the impact of his powerful vision.”

MUSICWEB INTERNATIONAL

“John Harbison’s Requiem is a dramatic, powerful and often eloquent work and I’m very glad that I’ve finally heard it. I don’t know how often people will get a chance to hear it live, so it’s good news that a recording is now available. And it’s even better news that the work has been so well served by the present recording. All four soloists are excellent, singing what sound like challenging roles with ringing conviction.”

NASHVILLE SCENE

“magnificent…Jessica Rivera’s voice soared effortlessly above the orchestra, and mezzo Michaela Martens seemingly enveloped every syllable in a downy cushion. Tenor Nicholas Phan and baritone Kelly Markgraf both sang with unfailing sensitivity to the meaning of the texts…”