Mozart: Requiem in D minor, K626

“Arleen Auger is outstanding among the soloists and gives a radiant account….. this is a memorable performance with admirable scale-work by Auger, and her floated, softer singing always gives pleasure.” Gramophone on a previous Mozart recording

“Worth exploring for its fresh musical insights and as a strong alternative to the Requiem’s familiar Süssmeyer version.” Classic FM Magazine July 2008

"There is an intangible connection that occurs sometimes between the members of an orchestra and a particular conductor. That chemistry exists between the musicians of the LSO and Colin Davis. This association increasingly seems a legendary pairing, along the lines of Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic. Davis conveyed steadiness and solemnity to chilling effect. The slurring figures in the violins that accent the off beats were like sneaky little jabs in your gut. The soloists seemed as inspired by Davis's urgent conducting as the formidable chorus was." New York Times Concert Review

“As in Walter’s other currently available performance on disc of the work, this one is taut, closely worked, never broad or indulgent in the Giulini or Karajan manner (those conductors perceiving it in more personal terms). Listen to the counterpoint of ‘Quam olim Abrahae’ and you will hear the sharp rhythms that characterize the whole.” Gramophone on another recording of Walter conducting his beloved Mozart Requiem

“The Leipzig musicians are splendid, fully capable of negotiating the fine line between swift and hectic.” Fanfare