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Brahms: Choral Works Vol 3 / Albrecht, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-07-27

Works: Johannes Brahms: Gesang der Parzen, Op. 89; Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53; Rinaldo, cantata for tenor, male chorus & orchestra, Op. 50
Performers: Andersen, Stig Fogh
Conductors: Albrecht, Gerd
Ensemble: Danish National Radio Choir; Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra

This superb program combines the beautiful Alto Rhapsody with the much rarer Gesang der Parzen, and the dramatic Rinaldo - a work which gives us...continue...

Brahms: Schicksalied, Nänie, Triumphlied, et al / Albrecht

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-02-24

Works: Johannes Brahms: Triumphlied for baritone, chorus & orchestra, Op. 55; Ave Maria, for female chorus in F major, Op. 12; Schicksalslied, Op. 54; Nänie, for chorus, orchestra & harp ad lib, Op. 82
Performers: Skovhus, Bo [Baritone Vocal]
Conductors: Albrecht, Gerd
Ensemble: Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra

"The rarity here is the 'Triumphlied', a three-movement patriotic work described variously as tremendous or embarrassingly jingoistic. The piece was highly prized in the 19th...continue...