Brahms: German Requiem, Opening (Blessed are they that mourn…)

Brahms: German Requiem, Opening (Blessed are they that mourn…)

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
They that go forth and weep, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing their sheaves with them.

Claudio Abbado conducts.


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