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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis / Soustrot, Martinpelto, Zaremba

2 CD / MD&G / 2003-01-21

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109; Ernst Krenek: Karl V, stage work with music; Krzysztof Penderecki: Passio et mors domini...
Performers: Baker, Mark; Coburn, Pamela; Courtis, Jean-Philippe; Halem, Victor von; Hirzel, Franziska; Johansen, Ronnie; LaFont, Jean-Philippe; Lippert, Herbert [Tenor Vocals]; Martinpelto, Hillevi
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Beethovenhalle Orchestra; Brno Philharmonic Choir

"After a long run of performances of Beethoven's great Mass with reduced forces, it is regreshing to hear the massive work with a large chorus...continue...

Debussy: Prélude à l'Après-Midi, etc; Ravel / Soustrot

1 CD / MD&G / 2002-07-23

Works: Claude Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune; Le martyre de Saint Sébastien, symphonic fragments (arranged by Caplet); Maurice Ravel: Ma mère l'oye; La valse
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Beethovenhalle Orchestra

Penderecki: St. Luke Passion / Soustrot, Hirzel, et al

1 CD / MD&G / 2000-05-23

Works: Krzysztof Penderecki: Passio et mors domini nostri Jesu Christi secundum Lucam "Saint Luke Passion"
Performers: Courtis, Jean-Philippe; Hirzel, Franziska
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Beethovenhalle Orchestra

With it's juxtaposition of ancient and modern styles, Gregorian chant--like passages and Bach-style narrative sit side by side with modern extended vocal techniques. The work...continue...