The rapid string tremolos under the "Quantus tremor est futurus" section create a palpable sense of shivering dread.
The trade-off between the soprano/alto and tenor/bass lines highlights the frantic, pleading nature of the text. Why This Version Stands Out Mozart - Requiem - Dies irae - Herreweghe
The Collegium Vocale Gent provides a crisp, agile sound that makes the syncopated vocal entries feel like rhythmic stabs. The rapid string tremolos under the "Quantus tremor