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Telarc cd's and Mozart's Requiem

Back in the 80's got some Telarc cd's because they were supposed to be some of the better recordings out there. In general, do cd's sound better nowadays due to recording technology, etc. compared to the 80's telarc cd's or do the telarc cd's still hold their own? Also, can anyone recommend a quality recording of Mozart's Requiem (cd or sacd)? I currently have the 1986 telarc version by Shaw.
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blackie
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The best versions of Mozart's Requiem I have heard (and have gone through many) are John Eliot Gardiner's on Philips and Christopher Hogwood's on L'Oisaeu Lyre.
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kr4
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On SACD/MCH, go with the Mackerras on Linn.
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megasam
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Yes new CD recordings will sound better than most mid 1980's Telarc versions. Back then Telarc had a lush sound in general but detail is somewhat opaque compared to newer Telarc recordings.

My current favorite CD version would be Herreweghe/Harmonia Mundi, 1997 recording that has excellent sound and performance.
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