Harmonia Mundi > Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Tresors de Russie / Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Racmnaninov

3 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2012-02-14

Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Night on the Bare Mountain; Hopak; Une larme; Nanny and I (Nyanya i ya), for piano (From Memories of Childhood no 1); Scherzo for Piano in C sharp minor;...
Performers: Engerer, Brigitte; Kogerman, Tiit
Conductors: Gatti, Daniele; Hillier, Paul
Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Russian classical music seems to have a dual consciousness: sometimes grave and introspective, sometimes luminous and resolutely forward looking. At root, this sentiment draws on...continue...

An Orthodox Christmas / Paul Hillier, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2011-11-08

Works: Recorded Sound: Church Bells; Nicolas Kedroff: Pater noster, for voice & orchestra; Arvo Pärt: Bogoroditse Devo; Alexandr Dmitriyevich Kastalsky: Stihi pred Shestopsalmiyem no 2, Op. 52 (from "V...
Performers: Kogerman, Tiit; Urb, Kaia
Conductors: Hillier, Paul
Ensemble: ; Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Recording information: Tallinn Methodist Church, Tallinn, Estonia (01/2006-02/2006)....continue...

Tulev: Songs / Hillier, Blaze, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2008-10-14

Works: Toivo Tulev: Songs (8); Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt no 1; Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice; Leave, alas, this tormenting; Jusquez au printemps; Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt no 2
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Gerretz-Traksmann, Marrit; Krigul, Vambola; Metsamart, Madis; Mikson, Raul; Onnis, Anto; Plaas, Kädy; Tohert, Toomas; Traksmann, Harry
Conductors: Hillier, Paul
Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Tallinn Chamber Orchestra

Toivo Tulev is one of the principal figures in Estonian music today. Deeply influenced by his study of Gregorian chant, Tulev's works have a mystic,...continue...

Pärt: Da Pacem / Hillier, Bowers-Broadbent, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2006-09-12

Works: Arvo Pärt: Da pacem Domine; Salve Regina, for chorus & organ (or orchestra); Slavic Psalms (2), for chorus or soloists; Magnificat; An den Wassern zu Babel saßen wir und weinten, for SATB ...
Performers: Bowers-Broadbent, Christopher; Kogermann, Tiit; Talvik, Aarne; Urb, Kaia
Conductors: Hillier, Paul
Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

"Given the strict limits on the materials and techniques that Part permits himself, it is remarkable that his work continues to sound fresh and original....continue...

Baltic Voices 3 / Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2005-10-11

Works: Vaclovas Augustinas: Treputé Martela, for voices, 2 recorders & percussion; Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen: Konstateringer (Statements) for chorus; Kaija Saariaho: Nuits, adieux, for vocal quartet &...
Performers: Joesaar, Tonu; Kogermann, Tiit; Metsamart, Madis; Nael, Ene; Oja, Iris; Palu, Leonora; Punder, Neeme; Urb, Kaia
Conductors: Hillier, Paul
Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Acclaimed conductor Paul Hillier and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir conclude their exploration of the choral riches of the Baltic region with a third and...continue...

Arvo Pärt - A Tribute / Hillier, Theatre of Voices, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2005-08-09

Works: Arvo Pärt: Dopo la vittoria, little cantata for chorus; The Woman with the Alabaster Box; Berliner Messe, for SATB chorus or soloists & organ; Solfeggio; Magnificat; Bogoroditse Devo; I am the T...
Performers: Bowers-Broadbent, Christopher; Engan, Elizabeth
Conductors: Hillier, Paul
Ensemble: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; Theatre of Voices

In celebration of composer Arvo Part's 70th birthday on September 11th, Harmonia Mundi offers this special selection of recordings, conducte by his long-time collaborator and...continue...