Experience the profound and uplifting choral masterpieces with the Dresdner Kreuzchor in their expansive collection, "Geistliche Musik für ein ganzes Jahr." Released in 2012, this four-disc set is a comprehensive journey through the liturgical year, featuring 62 tracks that span nearly four hours of sacred music. The album is a testament to the rich tradition and exceptional talent of the Dresdner Kreuzchor, one of Germany's most renowned boys' choirs.
This album is a treasure trove of choral works that encompass a wide range of genres and styles, from festive Christmas carols to solemn motets and evocative hymns. The repertoire includes both well-known pieces and lesser-heard gems, all performed with the precision and purity of tone for which the Dresdner Kreuzchor is celebrated. The choir's clear, resonant voices blend beautifully, creating a sense of harmony and spiritual depth that is both moving and inspiring.
Highlights of the collection include traditional German carols such as "Machet die Tore weit" and "Uns ist ein Kind geboren," as well as works by renowned composers like Johann Sebastian Bach, Heinrich Schütz, and Felix Mendelssohn. The album also features contemporary compositions, showcasing the choir's versatility and adaptability.
Conducted by Roderich Kreile and accompanied by the Capella Sagittariana, the Dresdner Kreuzchor delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive. The ensemble's attention to detail and dynamic range brings each piece to life, making this album a valuable addition to any choral music enthusiast's collection.
"Geistliche Musik für ein ganzes Jahr" is not just an album; it's a comprehensive exploration of sacred choral music that will captivate and inspire listeners throughout the year. Whether you're a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Crucifixus a 10Antonio Lotti, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
Drei Psalmen, Op. 78: No. 3, Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen?Felix Mendelssohn, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile, Franz Lindner, Maximilian Thom, Christopher Renz, Georg Güldner
Timor et tremor veneruntOrlande de Lassus, Roderich Kreile, Dresdner Kreuzchor
Quatre motets pour un temps de Pénitence: No. 1, Timor et TremorFrancis Poulenc, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11: No. 12, Also hat Gott die Welt geliebtHeinrich Schütz, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
Christus factus est, WAB 11Anton Bruckner, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
Tristis est anima meaJohann Kuhnau, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
Zwei Motetten, Op. 29: No. 1, Es ist da Heil uns kommen herJohannes Brahms, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
Der du bist Drei in EinigkeitBartholomäus Gesius, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
Drei Evangelien-Motetten: No. 1, Jesus und NikodemusErnst Pepping, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
Cantiones sacrae de festis: Deus noster refugiumHans Leo Hassler, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile, Georg Güldner, Felix Morgner, Sebastian Dominik Pfeifer
Allein auf Gottes WortJohann Walter, Dresdner Kreuzchor, Roderich Kreile
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