Michael Hoppe is a Grammy award nominated composer of exceptional melodic talents. His music has been heard internationally and on numerous programs ranging from HBO's the Sopranos to the Oprah Winfrey Show. Hoppe has also scored feature films including Misunderstood and the multi-award winning and Oscar nominated short, Eyes of the Wind. His 2003 release, SOLACE was a Grammy nominee in the Best New Age category and has sold more than 100,000 records worldwide. His new release REQUIEM features soprano Heidi Fielding and tenor Dwain Briggs.
V**.
Disappointing
As a requiem, very disappointing. I was expecting the music to take me higher. It never did, it just languished. Death is a powerful event to grieve. My sorrow was not in any way soothed by this music.
T**I
Requiem is Sublime
MIchael Hoppe is a gift to our time. His soulful and heartfelt music reaches directly into the spaces where we live our deepest lives. This Requiem includes one of the most beautifully composed and sung pieces I have heard--Pie Jesu. The voices soar and blend, directing the music into the hurt places of us, healing them into light.
L**L
A Keeper!
As always, can't go wrong with a Michael Hoppe album. Bought this as a little treat for myself and have enjoyed listening to it very much.
R**E
Spiritual
This was a CD meant for a service in any church. Will take you away from your worries into a better place.
S**.
Four Stars
Enjoyable
T**É
A 'must have' audio CD for those who practice the truly worship!
Simply wonderful! These songs bring up feelings of introspection and worship, as should be the true sense of religiosity. Congratulations from Brazil, Michael Hoppe!
W**E
Five Stars
This cd has grown on me over time. I appreciate its beauty, and inspiring quality
P**A
Beatiful music...
Love Michael Hoppe's Requiem. Great recording and beautiful music. Good for anyone who enjoys spiritual music. Good for meditation and contemplation.
P**E
CALMING
I found this to be a very relaxing CD to listen to particularly when doing some boring chores! Just love Michael Hoppe and find his music very easy to listen to. Would recommend.
A**R
My new favourite.
New to Michael Hoppe but love his music. A little "offbeat" rather like Karl Jenkins.
P**I
Semplicemente Sublime
Non ho mai ascoltato nulla di simile, una dolcezza che non trova paragoni, una sensualità mistica inedita. Fin dall'ascolto dell'introito si resta colpiti, anzi direi folgorati dall'atmosfera rarefatta e mistica, semplice ed immediata. L'opera non prevede interventi corali, ma non se ne sente affatto la mancanza. Il Kirie è decisamente sublime, più di tanti altri. Il Lacrimosa è stupefacente anche perchè, cosa che non accade in altre composizioni dello stesso genere, è completamente svincolato da altri movimenti della sequenza che qui manca.L'Agnus dei nella duplice versione vocale e strumentale è un vero è proprio gioiello melodico, mentre il Pie Jesu più noto, è un declamato del soprano dolce e misterioso. Che dire ancora un'opera originale, unica nel suo genere, straordinaria nella sua semplicità, un vero e proprio miracolo. Non rinunziate a possedere nella vostra collezione di requiem questo disco raro e prezioso, ordinatelo subito!
P**Y
Five Stars
had it years ago and was missing it......so contmeplative and soothing
ヒ**ア
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