Fux's "Emperor's Requiem" K. 51-53

[Satzaroo]

I would like to comment on an underrated work: Fux's "Requiem" composed in 1720. It is subdued, subtle, lyrically plaintive, with occasional crescendos--just like the Faure "Requiem." Overall, its effect is hypnotic. As such, I don't recommend listening to it while driving: I did so and became so caught up in its soothing pulse that I almost forgot to focus on the road. The version I have is on the Arte Nova label and is performed by the Clemencic Consort on original instruments.

[Bulldog]

Another great Fux disc comes from the CPO label, mostly choral works with three interspersed sonatas.  The music is excellent, but the real attraction is the engineering and performances.  Never have I heard such fantastic spatial characteristics.  If you're interested, I have a review of it on MusicWeb.

[Coopmv]

I would like to comment on an underrated work: Fux's "Requiem" composed in 1720. It is subdued, subtle, lyrically plaintive, with occasional crescendos--just like the Faure "Requiem." Overall, its effect is hypnotic. As such, I don't recommend listening to it while driving: I did so and became so caught up in its soothing pulse that I almost forgot to focus on the road. The version I have is on the Arte Nova label and is performed by the Clemencic Consort on original instruments.

Interesting.  Johann Joseph Fux was actually born some 25 years before JS Bach.  I should check out some of his works ...