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Johann Ernst Bach: Passion Oratorio / Barbara Schlick, Martina Lins, Silke Weisheit, David Cordier

2 CD / Capriccio / 2012-04-24

Works: Johann Ernst Bach: Passionsoratorium; Das Vertrauen der Christen auf Gott; Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: ; Das Kleine Konzert

Despite the rich tradition provided by the former genre of the Passion of Christ set to music, only two works have been able to establish...continue...
Recording information: Immanuelskirche, Wuppertal-Barmen (04/15/1989-04/26/1989)....continue...

Johann Adolf Hasse: Messe in D; Miserere / Rheinische Kantorei

1 CD / Capriccio / 2012-03-27

Works: Johann Adolf Hasse: Mass in D minor; Miserere in C minor
Performers: Mammel, Hans-Jorg; Mertens, Klaus; Zádori, Mária [Soprano vocals]
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das kleine Konzert

Hasse was one of the most formative composers of his time, especially between 1730 and 1760. Hasse's Mass in D minor is a "number Mass"...continue...

Telemann: The Day of Judgement / Barbara Schlick, Axel Komler

2 CD / Capriccio / 2011-10-25

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Der Tag des Gerichts, sacred oratorio for chorus, orchestra & continuo, TWV 6; Donnerode, sacred oratorio in 2 parts for chorus, orchestra & continuo, TWV 6; Der Herr ist K...
Performers: Jochens, Wilfried
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert

Telemann's later works include several sacred oratorios in an absolutely logical sequence - Der Tod Jesu, Die Auferstehung, Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu, Der Tag...continue...

J.C.F. Bach: The Infancy of Jesus / Barbara Schlick, Hilke Helung

1 CD / Capriccio / 2011-10-25

Works: Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach: Die Kindheit Jesu, oratorio for voices, chorus & orchestra, HW14/2; Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, motet for chorus & continuo
Performers: Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Rheinische Kantorei

Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, the second youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, was active at the Count of Schaumburg-Lippe's court in Bückeburg from 1750 until...continue...
Recording information: Immanuelskirche, Wuppertal-Barmen (04/19/1988-04/30/1988)....continue...

Christmas by the Bach family / Schlick, Lins, Helling and Jochens

1 CD / Capriccio / 2011-10-25

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248; Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach: Die Kindheit Jesu; Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme; Johann Ludwig Bach: Uns ist ein Kind geboren, motet for 8 vo...
Performers: Jochens, Wilfried; Lins-Reuber, Martina; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Scholl, Elisabeth
Conductors: Otto, Ralf; Max, Hermann; Schneider, Michael
Ensemble: ; Frankfurt Vocal Ensemble

In addition to Johann Sebastian Bach, regarded by many as the greatest composer of all times, other members of this widely ramified family took up...continue...

Johann Ludwig Bach: Trauermusik; Motets; Cantatas; Missa brevis

3 CD / Capriccio / 2011-08-30

Works: Johann Ludwig Bach: Trauermusik; Uns ist ein Kind geboren, motet for 8 voices; Wir wissen, so unser irdisches Haus, motet for double chorus, strings & continuo; Das Blut Jesu Christi, motet for 8 voi...
Performers: Anders, Gundula; Horns, Matthias; Husgen, Bernhard; Mammel, Hans-Jorg; Pannes, Michael; Roovers, Renico; Schneider, Annette; Weber, Hans-Joachim; Winter, Veronika; Zádori, Mária [Sopran...
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: ; Das Kleine Konzert

Listen to the essential Bach funeral music with this new 3-CD release from Capriccio. As performed by the Rheinische Kantorei, Das Kleine Konzert and Hermann...continue...

Johann Schein: The Fountain of Israel, complete / Rheinische Kantorei

2 CD / Capriccio / 2011-08-30

Works: Johann Hermann Schein: Israelis Brünlein, motets (26) for 5 voices & continuo ("Fontana d'Israel")
Performers: Groth, Hartwig; Junghanel, Konrad; Kyprianides, Christine; Lehmann, Christoph; McCraw, Michael; Sommer, Peter
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Rheinische Kantorei

In the only one of Johann Schein's religious works to be reissued as long as twenty-two years after his death, Fontana D'Israel (Fountain of Israel)...continue...
Recording information: Mandelsloh, St. Osdag (1989-01-27_1989-01-29&1989-)....continue...

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Kantaten

2 CD / Capriccio / 2011-05-31

Works: Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Lasset uns ablegen, cantata for 4 voices & instruments, F. 80 (BR F1); Es ist eine Stimme eines Predigers, cantata for 4 voices & instruments, F. 89 (BR F17); Dies ist der Ta...
Conductors: Max, Hermann

Friedemann Bach (J.S. Bach's eldest son), was organist and musical director in Halle from 1746-64. Bach agreed to perform a cantata every 3 weeks and...continue...
Recording information: Immanuelskirche, Wuppertal-Barmen (04/15/1991-04/22/1991)....continue...

Sacred Music of the Bach family

5 CD / Capriccio / 2011-05-31

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1); Jesu, meines Herzens Freud', chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 361 (BC F117.1); Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden...
Performers: Angerhofer, Gunther; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Burkhardt, Gisela; Eichler, Josephine; Ginzel, Reinhart; Karasiak, Andreas; Krumbiegel, Cornelia; Kunzel, Johannes; Lepetit, Albrecht; Lind...
Conductors: Eschenburg, Hartwig; Max, Hermann; Schneider, Michael; Gruss, Hans
Ensemble: ; Capella Fidicinia Leipzig; Das kleine Konzert; Members of Capella Fidicinia Leipzig

In addition to Johann Sebastian Bach, regarded by many as the greatest composer of all times, other members of this widely ramified family took up...continue...

Christmas Meditation / Concertos, Airs and Sacred Works from Baroque & Classical times [5 CDs]

5 CD / Capriccio / 2010-11-16

Works: Charles Gounod: Ave Maria; Christmas Traditional: Maria durch ein Dornwald ging, carol (Blest Mary Wanders through the Thorn); Süsser die Glocken nie klingen, carol (Austrian); Heil'ge Nacht auf...
Performers: Achim, Erzsébet; Bálint, János; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Buchner, Roland; Cordier, David; Dicke, Peter; Eisenberg, Matthias; Friedrich, Reinhold [Trumpet]; Glaetzner, Burkhard; H...
Conductors: Flämig, Martin; Erxleben, Michael; Bohme, Frank; Marschik, Peter; Tarr, Edward H. [Trumpet]; ; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Rolla, János [Violin]; Winschermann, Helmut; Eschenburg, Hartwig; B...
Ensemble: ; Budapest Strings; Capella Savaria; Cappella Coloniensis; Concerto Köln ; Das kleine Konzert; Dresden Baroque Soloists; German Bach Soloists; Hr-Brass; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig; Phil...

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J.C.F. Bach: Pygmalion, Die Amerikanerin, etc / Max, et al

1 CD / Capriccio / 2009-04-28

Works: Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach: Pygmalion, HW 18 no 5; Die Amerikanerin, HW 18 no 3; Ino, HW 18 no 4
Performers: Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; van der Kamp, Harry
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das kleine Konzert

Pygmalion a setting by Bach of the monologue by Carl Wilhelm Ramler. The American Girl was written in collaboration with the north German poet Heinrich...continue...

Rolle: Der Tod Abels / Max, Rheinische Kantorei

1 CD / Capriccio / 2008-04-08

Works: Johann Heinrich Rolle: Der Tod Abels, musical drama
Performers: Mammel, Hans-Jorg; Schmithusen, Ingrid; Schreckenberger, Stephan; van der Kamp, Harry; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das kleine Konzert

Telemann: Matthäus-Passion / Hermann Max, et al

1 CD / Capriccio / 2008-04-08

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: St. Matthew Passion (1746), for chorus, recorder, oboe, oboe d'amore, 2 horns, strings & continuo, T
Performers: Abele, Ekkehard; Bermester-Streffer, Christoph; Hübner, Sebastian; Jochens, Wilfried; Mertens, Klaus; Scheffel, Bernard; Stade, Koen van; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert

Bach: St John Passion / Max, Prégardien, Wimmer

2 CD / Capriccio / 2008-04-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245
Performers: Brutscher, Markus; Lins-Reuber, Martina; Prégardien, Christoph; Röschmann, Dorothea; Schwarz, Gotthold; Wimmer, Hans-Georg
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Rheinische Kantorei

Die Welt der Kastraten / Kowalski, Köhler, Ragin, et al

1 CD / Capriccio / 2008-04-08

Works: George Frederick Handel: Rinaldo, HWV 7; The choice of Hercules, HWV 69; Serse, HWV 40; Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice; Johann Adolf Hasse: La conversione di Sant'Agostino; Cleofide; Cl...
Performers: Cordier, David; Jacobs, René; Köhler, Axel; Kowalski, Jochen; Nirouët, Jean; Popken, Ralf; Ragin, Derek Lee; Van der Sluis, Mieke; Visse, Dominique; Wessel, Kai; Zaepffel, Alain
Conductors: Haenchen, Hartmut; Creed, Marcus; ; Christie, William; Max, Hermann; Pommer, Max; Linde, Hans-Martin
Ensemble: Academy for Ancient Music Berlin; C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra; Cappella Coloniensis; Das Kleine Konzert; Lautten Compagney; Leipzig New Bach Collegium Musicum

Note: This title is rare and is considered a collector’s item. It is priced according to its common market value. If the record label that...continue...

J.L. Bach: Motets / Max, Rheinische Kantorei

1 CD / Capriccio / 2006-04-25

Works: Johann Ludwig Bach: Uns ist ein Kind geboren, motet for 8 voices; Wir wissen, so unser irdisches Haus, motet for double chorus, strings & continuo; Das Blut Jesu Christi, motet for 8 voices, strings ...
Performers: Groth, Hartwig; Lehmann, Christoph; Persson, Love; Scheifes, Lidewy
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Rheinische Kantorei

"All aspects of choral discipline are exemplary; intonation and control are superb. Max maintains a high level of energy and favors brisk tempos. All in...continue...

Heinrich Schütz: Lukas-Passion (St. Luke Passion)

1 CD / Capriccio / 2003-01-01

Works: Heinrich Schütz: St. Luke Passion, for soprano, alto, 3 tenors, 2 basses & chorus, SWV 480 (attributed); Eile, mich, Gott, zu erretten, SWV 282 (Op. 8); Ich bin jung gewesen, for 2 basses & cont...
Performers: Abele, Ekkehard; Blum, Lothar; Heidrich, Clemens; Mammel, Hans-Jorg; Ogasawara, Yoshitaka; Schaffrath, Michael; Scheffel, Bernard; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Max, Hermann

Telemann: Serenata Eroica / Max, Rheinishe Kantorei

2 CD / Capriccio / 2002-01-01

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: In dunkler Angst, bestürzt und bange, funeral cantata for chorus, orchestra & continuo ("Serenata er
Performers: Abele, Ekkehard; Mammel, Hans-Jorg; Mertens, Klaus; Post, Andreas; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Max, Hermann

J.L. Bach: Missa Brevis, Kantatas / Hermann Max, et al

4 CD / Capriccio / 2002-01-01

Works: Johann Ludwig Bach: Missa sopra cantilena Allein Gott in der Höh; Der Herr wird ein neues im Land erschaffen; Die Weisheit kömmt nicht in eine boshafte Seele; Ich will meinen Geist in euch ...
Performers: Jochens, Wilfried; Norin, Lena Susanne; Schreckenberger, Stephan; Zadori, Maria
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert; Rheinische Kantorei

Jan Dismas Zelenka: Gesu al Calvario, oratorio / Hermann Max, Rheinische Kantorei; Das Kleine Konzert

2 CD / Capriccio / 2001-01-01

Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert; Rheinische Kantorei

Thirza und ihre Söhne

2 CD / Capriccio / 2000-01-01

Works: Johann Heinrich Rolle: Thirza und ihre Söhne
Performers: Abele, Ekkehard; Burmester-Streffer, Christoph; Malikowa, Larissa; Mammel, Hans Jorg; Schafer, Markus; Schmithusen, Ingrid; Van Stade, Koen; Wessel, Kai; Wohlgemuth, Dorothee
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert; Rheinische Kantorei

Glory: Famous Bach Arias

1 CD / Capriccio / 2000-01-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 51, "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen," BWV 51; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Cantata no 199 "Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut" BWV 199; Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 8...
Performers: Basch, Wolfgang; Friedrich, Reinhold [Trumpet]; Frimmer, Monika; Gruberova, Edita; Jankowitsch, Ernst; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: ; Sillito, Kenneth; Otto, Ralf; Winschermann, Helmut; Max, Hermann; Marschik, Peter; Marriner, Sir Neville
Ensemble: ; Budapest Strings; German Bach Soloists

J.L. Bach: Trauermusik / Zádori, Norin, de Mey, Max, et al

1 CD / Capriccio / 1998-01-01

Works: Johann Ludwig Bach: Trauermusik
Performers: de Mey, Guy; Mertens, Klaus; Norin, Lena Susanne; Zadori, Maria
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert; Rheinische Kantorei

Ich Bete An Die Macht Der Liebe - Geistliche Chöre

1 CD / Capriccio / 1998-01-01

Works: Dimitri Bortniansky: I pray to the power of love; Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus in D major, K 618; Friedrich Silcher: Son nimm denn ...
Performers: Casper, Bernd; Eschrig, Ralph; Ribbe, Hans Joachim; Winkler, Michael-Christfried
Conductors: Weigle, Jörg Peter; Max, Hermann; Marschik, Peter; Flämig, Martin;
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Chorus members; Das Kleine Konzert; Dresden Kreuz Choir; Leipzig Radio Chorus Male Voices; Rheinische Kantorei; Vienna Boys' Choir; Vienna Volksoper Orchestra

Bach: St Matthew Passion / Max, Frimmer, Winter, et al

2 CD / Capriccio / 1996-01-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers: Frimmer, Monika; Jochens, Wilfried; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Wimmer, Hans-Georg; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Rheinische Kantorei

Telemann: Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu / Max, et al

1 CD / Capriccio / 1995-01-01

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu, TV 6 no 6
Performers: Frimmer, Monica; Koch, Matthias; Mertens, Klaus; Van der Meel, Nico; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert; Rheinische Kantorei

Bach: Messe in H-Moll / Max, Winter, Koslowsky, Wessel

2 CD / Capriccio / 1993-01-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor
Performers: Brutscher, Markus; Koslowsky, Johanna; Schreckenberger, Stephan; Wimmer, Hans-Georg; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert

Telemann: Der Tag des Gerichts / Max, Monoyios, Cordier

1 CD / Capriccio / 1993-01-01

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Der Tag des Gerichts, TV 6 no 8
Performers: Cordier, David; Jochens, Wilfried; Monoyios, Ann; Schreckenberger, Stephan
Conductors: Max, Hermann
Ensemble: Das Kleine Konzert; Rheinische Kantorei