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Mahler: Das klagende Lied; Blumine; Symphony No. 10 / Manuela Uhl, soprano; Lioba Braun, alto; Werner Gura, tenor. Blunier

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21

Works: Gustav Mahler: Das klagende Lied, Cantata for Soli, Chorus and Orchestra (Version 1898/99); Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Symphony no 10 in F sharp minor/major
Performers: Güra, Werner; Uhl, Manuela
Conductors: Blunier, Stefan
Ensemble: ; Czech Philharmonic Chorus Brno

Mahler initially had a hard time of it. A few compositional attempts from his youth did not turn out to his liking and were destroyed....continue...
Recording information: Bonn (05/14/2012-05/26/2012)....continue...

Cartellieri: Gioas Re di Giuda / Katharina Kammerloher, Thomas Quasthoff

2 CD / MD&G / 2012-02-28

Works: Antonio Casimir Cartellieri: Gioas, Re di Giuda, oratorio
Performers: Hempel, Jurgen; Herzog, Ingeborg; Hoppe, Gesa; Kammerloher, Katharina; Mallet, Hugo; Quasthoff, Thomas
Conductors: Schmalfuss, Gernot
Ensemble: Gütersloh Bach Choir

Mendelssohn: Elias, Op. 70 / Spering

2 CD / MD&G / 2011-01-25

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70
Performers: Barainsky, Claudia; Bauer, Thomas E.; Trost, Rainer
Conductors: Spering, Christoph

Just as the composer would have wanted it, Christoph Spering has selected a full chorus and a magnificently dimensioned orchestra for this recording. The New...continue...
Recording information: Alfried Krupp Saal the Philharmonie Essen (11/28/2009-11/29/2009)....continue...

Handel: Joshua / Neumann, Gilchrist, Wolff, Poplutz, et al

2 CD / MD&G / 2008-09-16

Works: George Frederick Handel: Joshua
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Hyun, Myung-Hee; Poplutz, Georg; Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Neumann, Peter
Ensemble: Collegium Cartusianum

Handel himself was at the baton when Joshua was premiered in Covent Garden Theatre in London on March 9th, 1748. One day later the composer...continue...

SCENE Fischer: Missa St. Michealia Archangeli, etc

1 CD / MD&G / 2008-01-22

Works: Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer: Le journal du printems, Op. 1; Missa Sancti Michaelis Archangeli; Missa in Contrapuncto for chorus & basso continuo
Performers: Gerchen, Matthias; Giebelhausen, Nils; Haeker, Jenny; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Homburg, Rainer Johannes
Ensemble: Handel's Company

After two premiere recordings featuring the cantatas forming Gottfried Heinrich Stoelzel's Christmas Oratorio, the Marienkantorei Lemgo under Rainer Johannes Homburg now rediscovers Johann Caspar Ferd...continue...

SCENE Fischer: Missa St. Michealia Archangeli, etc

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2008-01-22

Works: Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer: Le journal du printems, Op. 1; Missa Sancti Michaelis Archangeli; Missa in Contrapuncto for chorus & basso continuo
Performers: Gerchen, Matthias; Giebelhausen, Nils; Haeker, Jenny; Winter, Veronika
Conductors: Homburg, Rainer Johannes
Ensemble: Handel's Company

SCENE Stoelzel: Christmas Oratorio - Epistle Cantatas

1 CD / MD&G / 2007-10-09

Works: Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel: Das Volk, so im Finstern wandelt; Siehe, ich sehe den Himmel offen; Wenn dein Wort offenbar wird; Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D major; Deutsche M...
Performers: Pöhl, Albrecht; Partowi, Schirin; Post, Andreas; Rembeck, Christine Maria; Van der Linden, Paul
Conductors: Homburg, Rainer Johannes
Ensemble: Handel's Company; Marien-Kantorei Lemgo Chamber Choir

Stoltzel: Christmas Oratorio, et al / Handel's Company

1 CD / MD&G / 2007-10-09

Works: Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel: Te Deum, for 4 voices, choir & orchestra; Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), for 4 voices, choir & orchestra; Gehet zu seinen Toren ein, cantata for 2 voices, ...
Performers: Kalthoff, Andreas; Müller, Dorothee; Mertens, Klaus; Post, Andreas; Rooze, Geerten; Schulze, Ute; Williams, Susan
Conductors: Homburg, Rainer Johannes
Ensemble: Handel's Company

Stoltzel's output was prolific, comprising orchestral works, chamber works, 18 musical dramas, oratorios, masses, 1,2000 cantatas, motets, and at least 7 settings of the Gospel...continue...

Stoltzel: Christmas Oratorio, et al / Handel's Company

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2007-10-09

Works: Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel: Te Deum, for 4 voices, choir & orchestra; Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), for 4 voices, choir & orchestra; Gehet zu seinen Toren ein, cantata for 2 voices, ...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Post, Andreas; Schulze, Ute
Conductors: Homburg, Rainer Johannes

Liszt: Christus Oratotio / Kofman, Hirzel, et al

3 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2007-03-27

Works: Franz Liszt: Christus, oratorio for soloists, chorus, orchestra & organ, S. 3 (LW I7)
Performers: Hirzel, Franziska; Kaasch, Donald; Lukas, Ralf; Noll, Christoph Anselm
Conductors: Kofman, Roman
Ensemble: Beethoven Orchestra Bonn

Liszt took the three phases of Christ's life, Nativity, Messiah & Passion and made them the themes in his most important religious work. This is...continue...

Mozart: Salzburg Sacred Music / Peter Neumann, et al

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2006-01-24

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Laudate Dominum; Mass no 16 for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major (missa solemnis), K. 337; Church Sonata for Organ and Strings no 17 in C major, K 336 (336d); Regina c...
Performers: Flaig, Markus; Haller, Benoit; Noll, Christoph Anselm; Samuelis, Cornelia
Conductors: Neumann, Peter
Ensemble: Collegium Cartusianum; Cologne Chamber Choir

After the success of their oratorio recordings for MD&G, the Cologne Chamber Choir and conductor Peter Neumann turn their attention to Mozart. The 30 member...continue...

Händel: Athalia / Neumann, Kermes, Pasichnyk, et al

2 CD / MD&G / 2005-02-22

Works: George Frederick Handel: Athalia, HWV 52
Performers: Cooley, Thomas; Friedrich, Wolf Matthias; Kermes, Simone; Lund, Trine Wilsberg; Pasiecznik, Olga
Conductors: Neumann, Peter
Ensemble: Collegium Cartusianum

Athalia was Handel's third English oratorio. Since his death, there have been relatively few performances of this work. Peter Neumann conducts the Cologne Chamber Choir...continue...

SCENE Handel: Oreste / Petrou, Nesi, Mitsopolou, et al

2 CD / MD&G / 2004-11-23

Works: George Frederick Handel: Oreste, opera, HWV A11 (fragment)
Performers: Katsuli, Mata; Koroneos, Antonis; Magoulas, Petros; Mitsopoulou, Maria; Nesi, Mary-Ellen; Spanos, Nicholas
Conductors: Petrou, George
Ensemble: Camerata Stuttgart

Handel cobbled together highlights from his previous works into the successful 1734 opera 'Oreste' for an opera-crazy London. This recording features Greek singers performing Handel's...continue...

Schütz: Musicalische Vesper / Neumann, Cartusianum Collegium

1 CD / MD&G / 2003-07-22

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Eile, mich, Gott, zu erretten, SWV 282 (Op. 8); Der Herr sprach zu meinem Herren (Psalm 110), for double chorus & continuo, SWV 22 (Op. 2/1); Kleine geistliche Konzerte, Op. 9; ...
Performers: Brutscher, Markus; Friedrich, Wolf Matthias; Gramá, Nele; Post, Andreas; Seki, Hidetoshi; Turk, Gerd; Winkel, Dorothea
Conductors: Neumann, Peter
Ensemble: Collegium Cartusianum; Cologne Chamber Choir

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...

Händel: Belshazzar /Neumann, Brutscher, Kermes, Selig, et al

3 CD / MD&G / 2001-11-20

Works: George Frederick Handel: Belshazzar, HWV 61
Performers: Brutscher, Markus; Kermes, Simone; Selig, Franz-Josef
Conductors: Neumann, Peter
Ensemble: Collegium Cartusianum

SCENE Praetorius: Christmas Motets, Chorale Concertos

1 CD / MD&G / 2001-10-23

Works: Michael Praetorius: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (from the Polyhymnia caduceatrix); Nun komm der Heiden Heiland; Puer natus in Bethlehem; Missa gantz Teudsch (Polyhymnia Caduceatrix); Vom Himmel h...
Performers: Brutscher, Markus; Geitner, Petra; Hirtreiter, Andreas; Kogel, Tilman; Leibundgut, Michael; Mammel, Hans-Jorg; Mehltretter, Florian; Schonberger, Birgit; Seidenbusch, Helmut; Seifert, Rainer
Conductors: Raml, Franz
Ensemble: Hassler Consort

"...These were some of the most popular cantiones of the fifteenth century, some of them macaronic (mixing Latin and vernacular phrases), and the duality was...continue...

Krenek: Karl V / Soustrot, Pittman-Jennings, Hollweg, et al

2 CD / MD&G / 2001-10-23

Works: Ernst Krenek: Karl V, stage work with music
Performers: Bantzer, Christoph; Borst, Martina; Conrad, Andreas; Gjevang, Anne; Hirzel, Franziska; Hollweg, Werner [Tenor Vocals]; Medrok, Axel; Mock, Florian; Pittman-Jennings, David; Sol, Tom; Streicher, Wolf-...
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Prague Philharmonic Chorus

"...The composer's widow has claimed that this performance, recorded in connection with the Beethoven Festival in Bonn last year, is by far the finest she...continue...

Händel: Theodora / Neumann, Zomer, Collegium Cartusianum

3 CD / MD&G / 2001-02-27

Works: George Frederick Handel: Theodora
Performers: Rasker, Helena; Schoch, Knut; Schweizer, Marco; Sol, Tom; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Neumann, Peter
Ensemble: Collegium Cartusianum

Following up on the spectacular success of Handel's "Susanna" MDG releases Handel's sacred drama "Theodora" of 1849 in English. Handel looked upon Theodora as one...continue...

Passio secundum Johannem / Neumann, Kölner Kammerchor, et al

2 CD / MD&G / 2000-06-27

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245
Performers: Brutscher, Markus; Holton, Ruth; Laske, Thomas; Sol, Tom
Conductors: Neumann, Peter
Ensemble: Cologne Chamber Choir

"This new recording of Bach's 'St. John Passon' offers the second version of a work with a complex compositional background...I find plenty to enjoy in...continue...