Immerse yourself in the divine harmonies and sacred choral masterpieces with the Bavarian Radio Chorus in their captivating album, "Gloria: Highlights of Sacred Choral Music." Released in 2017 under the BR-Klassik label, this extraordinary collection spans a rich tapestry of genres, including choral, requiem, opera, and classical music, offering a profound and uplifting listening experience.
The album features 15 meticulously selected tracks, each showcasing the unparalleled skill and versatility of the Bavarian Radio Chorus. From the majestic "Mass in B Minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach to the stirring "Dies irae" from Verdi's "Messa da Requiem," the choir delivers a performance of unmatched precision and emotional depth. The album also includes highlights from other renowned works such as Handel's "Dixit Dominus," Schubert's "Mass No. 2 in G Major," and Puccini's "Messa di Gloria," demonstrating the choir's ability to traverse a wide range of musical styles and eras with grace and finesse.
With a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, this album is a testament to the enduring power of sacred choral music. The Bavarian Radio Chorus, founded in 1946, is celebrated for its outstanding homogeneous sound and stylistic versatility, making this album a true gem for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you are drawn to the solemnity of a requiem or the jubilant exultation of a Gloria, this collection promises to inspire and move you.
Tracks
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232, Pt. 1: No. 1, Gloria in excelsis DeoJohann Sebastian Bach, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Concerto Köln, Peter Dijkstra
Messe solennelle de Sainte Cécile, CG 56: No. 1, KyrieCharles Gounod, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Mass No. 2 in G Major, D. 167: No. 2, Gloria in excelsis DeoFranz Schubert, Luba Orgonasova, Gustav Belacek, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Stabat Mater, Op. 58, B. 71: No. 3, Eia, materAntonín Dvořák, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: I. Kyrie (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Genia Kühmeier, Elisabeth Kulman, Mark Padmore, Hanno Müller-Brachmann, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: No. 1, Dixit Dominus Domino meoGeorge Frideric Handel, Christina Landshamer, Maarten Engeltjes, Maximilian Schmitt, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Concerto Köln, Peter Dijkstra
Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: No. 12, Gloria PatriJohann Sebastian Bach, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Concerto Köln, Peter Dijkstra
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 3: No. 54, O Haupt voll Blut und WundenJohann Sebastian Bach, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Concerto Köln, Peter Dijkstra
St. John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 1, Herr, unser HerrscherJohann Sebastian Bach, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Concerto Köln, Peter Dijkstra
Die Schöpfung, Hob.XXI:2, Pt. 1: No. 13, Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre GottesJoseph Haydn, Camilla Tilling, Mark Padmore, Hanno Müller-Brachmann, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
Messa da Requiem: No. 2, Dies irae, dies illaGiuseppe Verdi, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Missa brevis: No. 3, GloriaZoltán Kodály, Masako Goda, Barbara Fleckenstein, Michaela Knab, Sigrid Horvath, Andrew Lepri Meyer, Werner Rollenmüller, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Max Hanft, Peter Dijkstra
Berliner Messe: No. 6, CredoArvo Pärt, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Peter Dijkstra
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1 (Highlights): No. 1, Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die TageJohann Sebastian Bach, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Peter Dijkstra
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 1: No. 44, HallelujahGeorge Frideric Handel, Bavarian Radio Chorus, B'Rock Orchestra, Peter Dijkstra
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