Today, the Requiem stands as one of Berlioz’s most famous works. This massive piece is a large-scale example of Berlioz’s compositional genius and fiery sense of the dramatic and, the instrumental forces alone set the Requiem apart as one of the most ambitious compositions ever penned. This recording, with Abravanel at the helm, was considered one of the most magnificent and dramatic of it’s time, and the superb performances of the Utah Symphony Orchestra and University Civic Chorale find new glory here in the surround mix of this theatrical piece.