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Johann Mattheson: Christmas Oratorio / Ryden, Schmid, Turk, Friedrich, Dahlamann

1 CD / CPO / 2010-11-16

Works: Johann Mattheson: Das gröáte Kind, christmas oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra
Performers: Cordes, Ulrich; Dahlmann, Thilo; Friedrich, Wolf Matthias; Gramá, Nele; Ryden, Susanne; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Willens, Michael Alexander
Ensemble: Cologne Academy

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The singers function as concertists throughout...[and] mix their solo and choral duties capably...Willens achieves an impeccably stylish and enjoyable performance of an a...continue...
Recording information: Peterskirche Kempen (12/20/2008)....continue...

Johann Mattheson: Christmas Oratorio, Die Heilsam Geburt; Magnificat

1 CD / CPO / 2010-11-16

Works: Johann Mattheson: Der für die Sünde der Welt gemarterte und sterbende Jesus, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra; Magnificat, for 2 choruses
Performers: Gsanger, Johannes; Hansen, Sven; Kennedy, Nicki; MacLeod, Stephan; Post, Andreas
Conductors: Willens, Michael Alexander
Ensemble: Cologne Academy

For a long time Johann Mattheson was the "known unknown" among the composers of the eighteenth century. His name was frequently cited but always as...continue...
Recording information: Deutschlandfunk, Kammermusiksaal (11/09/2009-11/12/2009)....continue...