From 1968–1986 Claudio Abbado served as musical director of the Teatro alla Scala, the very same place where Verdi, Giuseppe performed his "Messa da Requiem" in front of a sold-out house. Lux Aeterna is not only a study of Verdi's famous requiem and its conductor Claudio Abbado, but also of the theme of transience depicting scenes of musical rehearsals and symbols of life. Apart from 19 other documentaries and concerts highlighting Claudio Abbado's life work, Lux Aeterna is part of our "Maestro

❤️🎼 A jewel of classical music performance caught on camera: in 1999, ten years after Herbert von Karajan's passing, Claudio Abbado led this gorgeous rendition of Mozart's Requiem in his memory. ❤️🎼 https://cutt.ly/oKMJJcY | medici.tv

Recording Verdi with Claudio Abbado. Today we remember the great Maestro - on the 10th anniversary of his passing - with this clip from the 2001 recording of Falstaff, with the Berliner Philharmoniker. Thomas Hampson and DG's recording producer Chris Alder comment on what it was like to sing and record with the renowned conductor. What is your favourite Abbado recording? Let us know in the comments! | Deutsche Grammophon - DG