Immerse yourself in the divine harmonies and timeless masterpieces of sacred choral music with the Bavarian Radio Chorus. This exceptional collection, "Gloria: Highlights of Sacred Choral Music," brings together some of the most revered works from the classical repertoire, spanning from the profound depths of requiems to the jubilant exultations of Christmas oratorios. The album features iconic compositions by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Haydn, and more, showcasing the unparalleled vocal prowess and artistic excellence of the Bavarian Radio Chorus.
Recorded with meticulous attention to detail and released on February 17, 2017, under the BR-Klassik label, this album offers a rich tapestry of choral music that is both spiritually uplifting and musically transcendent. With a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, it includes highlights such as Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" and "St. John Passion," Handel's "Messiah," Haydn's "Die Schöpfung," and Verdi's "Messa da Requiem." Each piece is a testament to the enduring power of sacred music, expertly performed by one of the world's most distinguished choirs. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a deeply moving and enriching listening experience.
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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