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American Choral Music
conducted by Matthew Best; produced by Mark Brown, 1962-; performed by Rachel Masters, Gary Kettel, Thomas Trotter, Dominic Martelli, fl. 1981-1987 and Catherine Denley, Corydon Singers (Hyperion), 54 mins
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conducted by Matthew Best; produced by Mark Brown, 1962-; performed by Rachel Masters, Gary Kettel, Thomas Trotter, Dominic Martelli, fl. 1981-1987 and Catherine Denley, Corydon Singers (Hyperion), 54 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1986-05-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Corydon Singers, Rachel Masters, Gary Kettel, Thomas Trotter, Dominic Martelli, fl. 1981-1987, Catherine Denley
Contributor
Matthew Best, Anthony Howell, Mark Brown, 1962-
Author / Creator
Corydon Singers, Rachel Masters, Gary Kettel, Thomas Trotter, Dominic Martelli, fl. 1981-1987, Catherine Denley
Publisher
Hyperion
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Brahms: Motets
composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; conducted by Matthew Best; produced by Mark Brown, 1962-; performed by John Scott, 1930-, Christine Barratt and Joya Logan, Corydon Singers (Hyperion), 1 hour 12 mins
It always comes as a relief to turn to the a cappella motets of Brahms. In them the composer was no less profound, or deep, or intellectual, or sentimental than he was in his other works, but here these elements are more austere, more concentrated, more sublimated into the warp and woof of the musical fabric. In t...
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composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; conducted by Matthew Best; produced by Mark Brown, 1962-; performed by John Scott, 1930-, Christine Barratt and Joya Logan, Corydon Singers (Hyperion), 1 hour 12 mins
Description
It always comes as a relief to turn to the a cappella motets of Brahms. In them the composer was no less profound, or deep, or intellectual, or sentimental than he was in his other works, but here these elements are more austere, more concentrated, more sublimated into the warp and woof of the musical fabric. In the motets, the listener gets the sense that one is hearing the true Brahms, unadorned by the trappings of instrumental color and virtuo...
It always comes as a relief to turn to the a cappella motets of Brahms. In them the composer was no less profound, or deep, or intellectual, or sentimental than he was in his other works, but here these elements are more austere, more concentrated, more sublimated into the warp and woof of the musical fabric. In the motets, the listener gets the sense that one is hearing the true Brahms, unadorned by the trappings of instrumental color and virtuosity.
The true Brahms was a darkly pessimistic composer, a composer who could set the bleakest texts without flinching, who could look into the bottomless abyss of life and death and not turn away. Brahms' setting of Job's curse "Wherefore is the light given to him that is in misery" is unrelenting in its grim melancholy. And that setting is cheerful compared with Brahms' final three motets: "I am but sorrowful," "Ah, poor world, you deceive me," and "When we in direst distress" are among the most sorrowful settings in the German language.
Herreweghe's interpretations of the motets are beautiful. His choirs sing with a rounded tone and blend into a warm sonority without sacrificing clarity of articulation. Harmonia Mundi provides them with a resonant but not overly large acoustical setting. Everything is perhaps too beautiful for Job and death and sorrow and pain, but beautiful nevertheless.
Highly recommended. ~ James Leonard, All Music Guide Show more Show less
The true Brahms was a darkly pessimistic composer, a composer who could set the bleakest texts without flinching, who could look into the bottomless abyss of life and death and not turn away. Brahms' setting of Job's curse "Wherefore is the light given to him that is in misery" is unrelenting in its grim melancholy. And that setting is cheerful compared with Brahms' final three motets: "I am but sorrowful," "Ah, poor world, you deceive me," and "When we in direst distress" are among the most sorrowful settings in the German language.
Herreweghe's interpretations of the motets are beautiful. His choirs sing with a rounded tone and blend into a warm sonority without sacrificing clarity of articulation. Harmonia Mundi provides them with a resonant but not overly large acoustical setting. Everything is perhaps too beautiful for Job and death and sorrow and pain, but beautiful nevertheless.
Highly recommended. ~ James Leonard, All Music Guide Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1989-10-21
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Corydon Singers, John Scott, 1930-, Christine Barratt, Joya Logan
Contributor
Matthew Best, Anthony Howell, Mark Brown, 1962-
Author / Creator
Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897, Corydon Singers, John Scott, 1930-, Christine Barratt, Joya Logan
Publisher
Hyperion
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Daniel-Lesur: Le Cantique des Cantiques/Messe du Jubil
composed by Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur, 1908-2002; conducted by Stephen Jackson; produced by Michael Ponder, fl. 1989; performed by Jeremy Filsell, BBC Symphony Chorus (ASV, 1994), 1 hour 11 mins
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composed by Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur, 1908-2002; conducted by Stephen Jackson; produced by Michael Ponder, fl. 1989; performed by Jeremy Filsell, BBC Symphony Chorus (ASV, 1994), 1 hour 11 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
BBC Symphony Chorus, Jeremy Filsell
Contributor
Stephen Jackson, Mike Skeet, fl. 1988, Michael Ponder, fl. 1989
Author / Creator
Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur, 1908-2002, BBC Symphony Chorus, Jeremy Filsell
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
ASV
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Das Gratias nach dem Essen
edited by Julius August Philipp Spitta, 1841-1894; composed by Heinrich Schütz, 1585-1672 (1657), Das Gratias nach dem Essen (Breitkopf and Härtel, 1927), 4 page(s)
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edited by Julius August Philipp Spitta, 1841-1894; composed by Heinrich Schütz, 1585-1672 (1657), Das Gratias nach dem Essen (Breitkopf and Härtel, 1927), 4 page(s)
Collection
Classical Scores Library, Volume I
Date Written / Recorded
1657
Field of Study
Classical Music
Contributor
Julius August Philipp Spitta, 1841-1894
Author / Creator
Heinrich Schütz, 1585-1672
Date Published / Released
1927
Publisher
Breitkopf and Härtel
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Der Nicaenische Glaube
edited by Julius August Philipp Spitta, 1841-1894; composed by Heinrich Schütz, 1585-1672 (1657), Der Nicaenische Glaube (Breitkopf and Härtel, 1927), 6 page(s)
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edited by Julius August Philipp Spitta, 1841-1894; composed by Heinrich Schütz, 1585-1672 (1657), Der Nicaenische Glaube (Breitkopf and Härtel, 1927), 6 page(s)
Collection
Classical Scores Library, Volume I
Date Written / Recorded
1657
Field of Study
Classical Music
Contributor
Julius August Philipp Spitta, 1841-1894
Author / Creator
Heinrich Schütz, 1585-1672
Date Published / Released
1927
Publisher
Breitkopf and Härtel
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Faire Is the Heaven: Sacred Music by Sir William H. Harris
composed by William Henry Harris, 1883-; conducted by Andrew Carwood; produced by David Skinner; performed by Patrick Russill, James Mustard and Simon Barwood, Exon Singers (ASV), 1 hour 14 mins
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composed by William Henry Harris, 1883-; conducted by Andrew Carwood; produced by David Skinner; performed by Patrick Russill, James Mustard and Simon Barwood, Exon Singers (ASV), 1 hour 14 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1996-12-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Exon Singers, Patrick Russill, James Mustard, Simon Barwood
Contributor
Andrew Carwood, Andrew Post, fl. 1996, David Skinner
Author / Creator
William Henry Harris, 1883-, Exon Singers, Patrick Russill, James Mustard, Simon Barwood
Publisher
ASV
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Four Centuries of Xmas Music/Various
composed by Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621; conducted by Paul Goodwin; produced by Andreas Priemer; performed by Uwe Zaiser, Olaf Bär and Claron McFadden, SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart, SWR Radio Orchestra Kaiserslautern and Mainz Cathedral Choir (Südwestrundfunk (SWR)), 1 hour 22 mins
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composed by Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621; conducted by Paul Goodwin; produced by Andreas Priemer; performed by Uwe Zaiser, Olaf Bär and Claron McFadden, SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart, SWR Radio Orchestra Kaiserslautern and Mainz Cathedral Choir (Südwestrundfunk (SWR)), 1 hour 22 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2001-11-21
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart, SWR Radio Orchestra Kaiserslautern, Mainz Cathedral Choir, Uwe Zaiser, Olaf Bär, Claron McFadden
Contributor
Paul Goodwin, Rainer Neumann, fl. 1994, Andreas Priemer
Author / Creator
Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621, SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart, SWR Radio Orchestra Kaiserslautern, Mainz Cathedral Choir, Uwe Zaiser, Olaf Bär, Claron McFadden
Publisher
Südwestrundfunk (SWR)
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Holst: This have I done for my true love
composed by Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934; conducted by Stephen Layton; produced by Martin Compton; performed by David Theodore, Robert Truman and Sioned Williams, Holst Singers (Helios), 1 hour 12 mins
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composed by Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934; conducted by Stephen Layton; produced by Martin Compton; performed by David Theodore, Robert Truman and Sioned Williams, Holst Singers (Helios), 1 hour 12 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1993-10-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Holst Singers, David Theodore, Robert Truman, Sioned Williams
Contributor
Stephen Layton, Anthony Howell, Martin Compton
Author / Creator
Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934, Holst Singers, David Theodore, Robert Truman, Sioned Williams
Publisher
Helios
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Jonathan Harvey: I Love The Lord & Other Works
composed by Jonathan Harvey, 1939-2012; conducted by Peter Broadbent, fl. 1988; produced by John H. West, 1951-2013; performed by Joyful Company of Singers (ASV), 1 hour 3 mins
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composed by Jonathan Harvey, 1939-2012; conducted by Peter Broadbent, fl. 1988; produced by John H. West, 1951-2013; performed by Joyful Company of Singers (ASV), 1 hour 3 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1995
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Joyful Company of Singers
Contributor
Peter Broadbent, fl. 1988, Steve Orchard, fl. 1995, John H. West, 1951-2013
Author / Creator
Jonathan Harvey, 1939-2012, Joyful Company of Singers
Publisher
ASV
Tracks
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Love Letters from Italy
composed by Girolamo Frescobaldi, 1583-1643; conducted by Gwendolyn Toth; produced by Dongsok Shin; performed by Drew Minter, ARTEK (Lyrichord), 1 hour 9 mins
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composed by Girolamo Frescobaldi, 1583-1643; conducted by Gwendolyn Toth; produced by Dongsok Shin; performed by Drew Minter, ARTEK (Lyrichord), 1 hour 9 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1996-04-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
ARTEK, Drew Minter
Contributor
Gwendolyn Toth, Christopher Greenleaf, fl. 1991, Dongsok Shin
Author / Creator
Girolamo Frescobaldi, 1583-1643, ARTEK, Drew Minter
Publisher
Lyrichord
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