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Timothy Brown

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A Stunning Performance of Rata-Requiem, the Miracle of 20th-Century Religious MusicToward the end of the 20th century, Japanese choirs began frequently performing the Requiem by Rutter, a relatively obscure British composer. This piece has now become firmly established, with Pie Jesu securing its place as a staple of healing music. Its compositional style is extremely accessible; while influenced by contemporary music such as gospel and musicals, it never descends into the trivialso its no wonder it is so beloved. This album was produced by Latter himself (and is dedicated to his son, who died young in a car accident) and features a choir with deep ties to the composera choir that is now unrivaled in the beauty of its singing. The Requiem features a rare ensemble version (the warm sound of the organ is truly moving), and with the inclusion of beautiful anthems and rare organ pieces, even the m