Immerse yourself in the profound and spiritually uplifting compositions of Anton Bruckner with the album "Bruckner: Mass No. 2 in E Minor & Other Works." This 1986 release, brought to you by Hyperion, is a masterful blend of classical orchestral and choral music that showcases Bruckner's unique ability to evoke deep emotion and reverence. The album features the complete Mass No. 2 in E Minor, WAB 27, a monumental work divided into six movements, each brimming with rich harmonies and intricate orchestration. Complementing the mass are the Aequalis No. 1 and No. 2 for 3 Trombones, and the hauntingly beautiful "Libera me, Domine, WAB 22." Performed by the esteemed Corydon Singers, the English Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble, and conducted by Matthew Best, this recording captures the essence of Bruckner's late Romantic style. With a total runtime of 53 minutes, this album is a testament to Bruckner's enduring legacy and his profound impact on the world of classical music.
Aequalis No. 1 for 3 Trombones, WAB 114Anton Bruckner, Roger Brenner, Phillip Brown, Colin Sheen
Libera me, Domine, WAB 22Anton Bruckner, John Scott, Corydon Singers, Colin Sheen, Matthew Best, Thomas Martin, Roger Brenner, Olga Hegedus, Phillip Brown
Aequalis No. 2 for 3 Trombones, WAB 149Anton Bruckner, Phillip Brown, Colin Sheen, Roger Brenner
Mass No. 2 in E Minor, WAB 27: I. KyrieAnton Bruckner, Corydon Singers, English Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble, Matthew Best
Mass No. 2 in E Minor, WAB 27: II. GloriaAnton Bruckner, Corydon Singers, English Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble, Matthew Best
Mass No. 2 in E Minor, WAB 27: III. CredoAnton Bruckner, Corydon Singers, English Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble, Matthew Best
Mass No. 2 in E Minor, WAB 27: IV. SanctusAnton Bruckner, Corydon Singers, English Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble, Matthew Best
Mass No. 2 in E Minor, WAB 27: V. BenedictusAnton Bruckner, Corydon Singers, English Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble, Matthew Best
Mass No. 2 in E Minor, WAB 27: VI. Agnus DeiAnton Bruckner, Corydon Singers, English Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble, Matthew Best