Strauss, Richard > Choral

Richard Strauss: Three Hymns, Op. 71; Opera Arias from Der Rosenkavalier, Capriccio & Ariadne auf Naxos / Soile Isokoski, soprano

1 CD / Ondine / 2012-09-25

Works: Richard Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60; Hymns (3) of Friedrich Hölderlin, for soprano or tenor & orchestra, Op. 71 (TrV 240); Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59; Capriccio, Op. 85
Performers: Isokoski, Soile
Conductors: Kamu, , Okko
Ensemble: ; Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Ondine is pleased to announce the new release of legendary Strauss-singer Soile Isokoski. A multiple award-winner, her recording of Strauss Four Last Song won a...continue...
Recording information: Helsinki Music Centre (04/17/2012-04/18/2012); Helsinki Music Centre (04/20/2012)....continue...

Chiaroscura - Choral works by Joubert, Banks, Strauss & Schnittke / Eric Banks - The Esoterics

1 CD / Terpsichore Records / 2012-08-28

Works: John Joubert: Sleep Canticle, for chorus, Op. 81; Let there be light, for chorus, Op. 56; Eric Banks: Elucidation, for chorus; Richard Strauss: Deutsche Motette ("Die Schöpfung ist zur Ruh gegan...
Conductors: Banks, Eric
Ensemble: The Esoterics

This recording is an exploration of light and darkness, good and evil, truth and falsehood, the known and the mysterious - opposite and yet interdependent...continue...
Recording information: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, West Seattle, WA (02/26/2011-02/27/2011)....continue...

Ourania - Choral works by Richard Strauss; Donald Skirvin; Bo Holten; Eric Banks; Heinrich Poos / The Esoterics

1 CD / Terpsichore Records / 2012-08-28

Works: Richard Strauss: Der Abend ("Senke strahlender Gott!"), song for chorus, Op. 34/1 (TrV 182/1); Hymne ("Jakob! Dein verlorner Sohn"), song for chorus, Op. 34/2 (TrV 182/2); Donald Skirvin: Song of Apo...
Conductors: Banks, Eric
Ensemble: ; The Esoterics

Named for the Greek muse of astronomy, OURANIA examines the heavens, offering several perspectives on how we have come to understand the sun, moon, and...continue...
Recording information: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, West Seattle, WA (12/14/2007-12/16/2007)....continue...

Choral music of Strauss, Wagner and Mahler / Bavarian Radio Chorus

1 CD / BR Klassik / 2012-03-27

Works: Richard Strauss: Der Abend ("Senke strahlender Gott!"), song for chorus, Op. 34/1 (TrV 182/1); Choruses (3) for male chorus, o.Op. 123 (TrV 270, AV 123); Hymne ("Jakob! Dein verlorner Sohn"), song fo...
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Chorus

On this new choral CD, the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks under the direction of Peter Dijkstra performs works by Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler and Richard...continue...
Recording information: München, Herkulessaal der Residenz (2009-09-22_2009-09-25&1000-)....continue...

Cool of the Day: A Cappella Gems through the Centuries

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2012-03-13

Works: Anonymous: Wondrous Love ("What wondrous love is this"), hymn; Alice Parker: Hark, I hear the harps eternal; Anton Bruckner: Os justi meditabitur sapientiam, WAB 30; Gregorian Chant: Memento, respons...
Performers: Dua, Chelsea Marie; Guzman, Caitlin; Kim, Kevin [Vocals]; Mullin, Jack; Proios, Anna; Santiago, Christine; Taylor-d'Ambrosio, Sam
Conductors: Reuter, Robert; Tritle, Kent

The Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola is comprised of New York's finest professional choral singers. The core group sings a demanding schedule of weekly parish...continue...
Recording information: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, New York, NY (02/08/2011/02/09/2011)....continue...

Richard Strauss: A Cappella - Deutsche Motette

1 CD / Naïve / 2010-01-26

Works: Richard Strauss: Deutsche Motette ("Die Schöpfung ist zur Ruh gegangen"), for soloists & chorus, Op. 62 (TrV 230); Traumlicht, Op. 123; Songs (2) for alto or bass & orchestra ("Grössere Ge...
Performers: Archibald, Jane; Gleadow, Robert; Kimmel, Élodie; Parat, Edwige; Soklossa, Eric; Vahrenkamp, Kristina
Conductors: Equilbey, Laurence

Sunday Times
Technically brilliant and utterly ravishing... performed with high accomplishment by combined professional chamber choirs.
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Recording information: Église Notre-Dame du Liban, Paris, France (06/2009)....continue...

Strauss, Nono, Wagner / Creed, SWR Vokalensemble, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2006-03-03

Works: Richard Strauss: Der Abend ("Senke strahlender Gott!"), song for chorus, Op. 34/1 (TrV 182/1); Hymne ("Jakob! Dein verlorner Sohn"), song for chorus, Op. 34/2 (TrV 182/2); Luigi Nono: Sarà dolce...
Performers: Muller, Thorsten; Nikiforov, Mikhael; Pfeifer, Julius; Schappe, Eva-Maria; Seul, Anna; Steube-Konig, Kerstin; Yudenkov, Alexander
Conductors: Creed, Marcus
Ensemble: ; Les Percussions de Strasbourg

This recording presents three different, utterly contrasting responses to the quest for expression and the solution to the old problem of how to merge text...continue...

R. Strauss: A Capella Choral Works / Parkman, Danish NRC

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1994-01-01

Works: Richard Strauss: Songs (2) for chorus, Op. 34 (TrV 182); Deutsche Motette ("Die Schöpfung ist zur Ruh gegangen"), for soloists & chorus, Op. 62 (TrV 230); Die Göttin im Putzzimmer ("Welche ...
Performers: Cold, Ulrik; Hansen, Eva Bruun; Henning-Jensen, Gert; Jakobsen, Hjordis; Kiberg, Tina; Lisdorf, Christian; Lund, Marianne
Conductors: Parkman, Stefan
Ensemble: Danish National Radio Chamber Choir; Danish National Radio Choir

R. Strauss: Music for Symphonic Brass / Locke Brass Consort

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1991-01-01

Works: Richard Strauss: Festmusik der Stadt Wien, AV 133; Military Marches (2), Op. 57; Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare, AV 109; Fanfare zur Eröffnung der Musikwoche der Stadt Wien, AV 110; Feierlicher E...
Conductors: Stobart, James
Ensemble: Locke Brass Consort