Immerse yourself in the profound and hauntingly beautiful choral works of Hugo Distler with the release of "Distler: Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2." This captivating album, released on October 1, 2016, under the Carus label, showcases Distler's masterful compositional skills and his deep understanding of the human condition. Spanning a duration of 52 minutes, the album is a collection of 16 tracks, including the intricate and evocative "Totentanz" and two pieces from "Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 12."
Distler's "Totentanz" is a series of 14 movements, each depicting a different character's encounter with death, from the emperor and the bishop to the maiden and the child. The final two tracks, "Das ist je gewisslich wahr" and "Führwahr, er trug unsere Krankheit," are drawn from the "Geistliche Chormusik" collection, adding a spiritual dimension to the album. Distler's use of text and his ability to convey deep emotion through choral music make this album a compelling listen for fans of classical and choral music alike. The intricate harmonies and rich textures of the choral writing are a testament to Distler's compositional prowess and his unique voice in the world of 20th-century classical music.
Tracks
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: I. Erster Spruch. Der TodHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: II. Zweiter Spruch. Der KaiserHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: III. Dritter Spruch. Der BischofHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: IV. Vierter Spruch. Der EdelmannHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: V. Fünfter Spruch. Der ArztHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: VI. Sechster Spruch. Der KaufmannHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: VII. Siebenter Spruch. Der LandsknechtHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: VIII. Achter Spruch. Der SchifferHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: IX. Neunter Spruch. Der KlausnerHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: X. Zehnter Spruch. Der BauerHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: XI. Elfter Spruch. Die JungfrauHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: XII. Zwölfter Spruch. Der GreisHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: XIII. Deizehnter Spruch. Das KindHugo Distler, Christian Steyer, Christine Rothe, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Totentanz, Op. 12 No. 2: XIV. Vierzehnter SpruchHugo Distler, Lene Charlotte Böhme, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 12: No. 8, Das ist je gewisslich wahrHugo Distler, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 12: No. 9, Führwahr, er trug unsere KrankheitHugo Distler, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz, Ludwig Bohme
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