Immerse yourself in the profound and introspective world of Hugo Distler with his captivating album "Totentanz, op. 12,2." Released on January 1, 1994, under the Thorofon Records label, this album is a masterful exploration of choral and organ music that delves into themes of mortality and spiritual awakening. Spanning a duration of 49 minutes, the album is a meticulously crafted journey through Distler's unique compositional style, blending the solemnity of the chorale with the richness of the organ.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Totentanz," a series of choral and dialog sections that weave together to create a tapestry of sound and emotion. Each section builds upon the last, culminating in a powerful and moving experience that showcases Distler's ability to evoke deep emotional responses through his music. Following this is the "Orgelpartita 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme', op. 8,2," a trio of organ pieces that are both technically impressive and deeply expressive. The album concludes with the "Motette 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme', op. 12,6," a choral work that brings the entire album to a resonant and satisfying close.
Hugo Distler's "Totentanz, op. 12,2" is a testament to his genius as a composer and his ability to create music that resonates on a deeply personal level. Whether you are a longtime fan of choral and organ music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Totentanz, op. 12,2: I. 1. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: II. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: III. 2. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: IV. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: V. 3. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: VI. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: VII. 4. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: VIII. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: IX. 5. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: X. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XI. 6. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XII. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XIII. 7. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XIV. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XV. 8. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XVI. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XVII. 9. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XVIII. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XIX. 10. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XX. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XXI. 11. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XXII. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XXIII. 12. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XXIV. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XXV. 13. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XXVI. DialogHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Totentanz, op. 12,2: XXVII. 14. ChorspruchHugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Orgelpartita " Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme " , op. 8,2: I.Hugo Distler, Rudolf Innig
Orgelpartita " Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme " , op. 8,2: II.Hugo Distler, Rudolf Innig
Orgelpartita " Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme " , op. 8,2: III.Hugo Distler, Rudolf Innig
Motette " Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme " , op. 12,6: I.Hugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Motette " Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme " , op. 12,6: II.Hugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
Motette " Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme " , op. 12,6: III.Hugo Distler, Kammerchor der Universität Dortmund, Willi Gundlach
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