I heard a CSO/Muti/Verdi Requiem concert, and this recording totally captures my memory of it. The incredibly soft strings and chorus, the explosive brass and percussion, and Muti's loving treatment of every single second are all on display here. Opera lovers will enjoy the vocal soloists, too. Soprano Frittoli + Muti are glorious!!

Technically, the piece was executed very well and I have had the opportunity to see Muti lead the CSO live. It is a wonderful combination that, in my opinion, is best characterized as energetic and awe-inspiring. This performance was not representative of what the Muti-CSO combination actually sounds like. This was emotionless, drab, and quite honestly boring. Not worth the $16.