Mertens, Klaus > Bass Baritone

An die Musik: Famous Songs (21) by Franz Schubert / Klaus Mertens, bass-baritone; Tini Mathot, fortepiano

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Franz Schubert: Der Musensohn, D 764/Op. 92 no 1; Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen, D 343; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Das Rosenband ("Im Frühlingsgarten fand ich sie"), song for voice & p...
Performers: Mathot, Tini; Mertens, Klaus

This release includes Schubert's most famous songs, plus many more selected by Klaus Mertens and Tini Mathot. The duo sheds their unique light and fresh...continue...
Recording information: Zuidervermaning Church, Westzaan, The Netherlands (09/2011)....continue...

From bottom of my heart - Most Beautiful German Hymns [3 CDs]

3 CD / Carus / 2012-04-24

Works: Anonymous, German: Aus meines Herzens Grunde, hymn; Nun ruhen alle Wälder, hymn; O selige Nacht, hymn; Christi Mutter stand mit Schmerzen, hymn; Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, hymn; Christ is...
Performers: Dahlmann, Thilo; Johannsen, Kay; Mertens, Klaus; Payer, Gotz; Sandhoff, Ruth; Wegener, Sarah; Weller, Andreas

For many, hymns are a part of early childhood experiences. Their texts and melodies can accompany people throughout their whole lives. Even when memory fades,...continue...

Mozart: Arias & Overtures

1 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2011-01-25

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Così fan tutte, K 588; Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo, K 584; Le nozze di Figaro, KV 492; Don Giovanni, KV 527; Alcandro, lo confesso...Non sò, d'onde viene, K 512; Men...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Hagel, Doris
Ensemble: Capella Weilburgensis

Recording information: Schlosskirche Weilburg (09/10/2009-09/14/2009)....continue...

Gustav Mahler: Liederzyklen in Bearbeitung für Kammerensemble

1 Super Audio CD / New Classical Adventure / 2010-01-26

Works: Gustav Mahler: Kindertotenlieder, song cycle for voice & piano (or orchestra); Rückert Lieder (5); Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
Performers: Mertens, Klaus

Recording information: Köln, Deutschlandfunk, Kammermusiksaal (04/20/2006-04/24/2006)....continue...

Goerge Philipp Telemann: Six Cantatas 1731 / Ludger Rémy, et al

1 CD / CPO / 2009-10-27

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Cantata prima, TVWV 20; Mein Vergnügen wird sich fügen, secular cantata for voice, flute, recorder, oboe, strings & continuo; Mein Schicksal zeigt mit nur von ferne,...
Performers: Jonas, Maria; Mertens, Klaus
Conductors: Remy, Ludger
Ensemble: Les Amis de Philippe

BBC Music Magazine
For the most part the performances are pleasing, though Maria Jonas is more persuasive in her mezzo range than in higher registers. Her...continue...

Dresden 1652 - Musik der Schutz - Bernhard, Herwich / Mertens, et al

1 CD / New Classical Adventure / 2009-08-25

Works: Christoph Bernhard: Da du wolltest von mir ziehn; Gleich wie ein junger Hirsch; Die sterbenden Lilien; Die Lieb ist wie der Tod; Süsser Christi; Rex Jesu admirabilis; Der tag ist hin; Christian ...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus
Conductors:
Ensemble: Hamburger Ratsmusik

Schöpfungsmessen - Gatti, Haydn / Kreile, Korondi, Markert, Saelens, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Carus / 2009-07-14

Works: Luigi Gatti: Mass in A major "Creation"; Franz Joseph Haydn: Mass in B flat major, H 22 no 13 "Schöpfungmesse"
Performers: Korondi, Anna; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Saelens, Yves
Conductors: ; Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

These "Creation" masses by Gatti and Haydn were performed in the Frauenkirche in Dresden and the recording is taken from these live performances. The Gatti...continue...

Bach: Cantatas BWV 82, 49, 58 / Kuijken, La Petite Band

1 CD / Accent / 2009-05-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Ich geh' und suche mit Verlangen, BWV 49; Cantata no 58, "Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid" BWV 58
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Hantaï, Pierre; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Mertens, Klaus; Ponseele, Marcel; Suzuki, Hidemi
Conductors:
Ensemble: La petite bande

CPE Bach: St. Matthew Passion / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

2 CD / Preiser / 2007-06-01

Works: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, H 782
Performers: Durmuller, Jorg; Gottwald, Franziska; Mertens, Klaus; Steur, Rene; Velez Isidro, Orlanda; York, Deborah
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This was one of the first substantial works C.P.E. Bach composed shortly after assuming the post of Music Director in Hamburg. No doubt influenced by...continue...

C.P.E. Bach: Cantatas for Hamburg / Haselböck, et al

2 CD / Preiser / 2007-03-01

Works: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Mache dich auf, werde Licht, H 821h; Danket dem Herrn, H 824e
Performers: Kermes, Simone; Mertens, Klaus; Schafer, Markus; Vierlinger, Lydia
Conductors: Haselböck, Martin
Ensemble: Vienna Academy; Vienna Chamber Choir

In 1768, a few weeks after his 54th birthday, C.P.E. Bach left Berlin. He had served as harpsichordist for almost 30 years in Frederick II's...continue...

Telemann: Cantatas for bass voice / Mertens, Il Gardellino

1 CD / Accent / 2007-02-04

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Es sind schon die letzten Zeiten, TV 1 no 529; Die Liebe gegen meinen Gott, TV 1 no 350; In allen meinen Taten, TV 1 no 928; Wo soll ich fliehen hin, TV 1 no 1724; Essercizii ...
Performers: Akiha, Mika; Coppieters, Frank; De Winne, Jan; Derijckere, Alain; Dowling, Deirdre; Glodeanu, Mira; Hermans, Liesbeth; Hermans, Marleen; Mertens, Klaus; Ponseele, Marcel; Ryelandt, Francois; Schiffer...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Il Gardellino Ensemble

Among Telemann's more than 1400 church cantatas there are remarkable many works for bass solo. Telemann himself was an experienced baritone and often helped out...continue...

Jullien - L'oeuvre intégrale - Organ Works / Schoonbroodt

2 CD / Aeolus / 2007-02-01

Works: Gilles Jullien: Premier livre d'orgue; Motet de Sainte-Caecille
Performers: Asperen, Bob van; Elwes, John; Mertens, Klaus; Post, Andreas; Schoonbroodt, Serge
Conductors: Asperen, Bob van
Ensemble: Melante Amsterdam

The wealth of material found in organ music for liturgical use during the reign of Louis XIV includes the well-known works of Couperin and Grigny....continue...

Bach J.S.: Mass In B Minor / Ruth Holton (Soprano), Matthias Rexroth, Altus (Countertenor) [DVD]

1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2006-05-16

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Performers: Genz, Christoph; Holton, Ruth; Mertens, Klaus; Rexroth, Matthias
Conductors: Biller, Georg Christoph
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Thomanerchor Leipzig

Bach's B minor Mass, the composer's final work, is presented here by Georg Christoph Biller - like his illustrious predecessor, Thomaskantor in Leipzig - conducting...continue...
Run Time: 113 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, Letterbox, Color
Sound Format(s): DD 5.1 Surround, LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround
Subtitles: English,...continue...

J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 16 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-10-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Cantata no 27, "Wer weiss, wie nahe mir mein Ende" BWV 27; Cantata no 16, "Herr Gott, dich loben wir" BWV 16; Cantata no 170, "Vergn&uum...
Performers: Agnew, Paul; Bartosz, Bogna; Gilchrist, James; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Zomer, Johannette
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

"The strengths of Koopman's Bach, as ever, lie in effervescent energy and dynamic projection, notably encapsulated in the choral work which is always beautifully balanced...continue...

Bach: Matthäus-Passion / zu Guttenberg, Mertens, Ullmann

4 CD / Farao Classics / 2004-10-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers: Begemann, Hans Christoph; Güra, Werner; Korondi, Anna; Mertens, Klaus; Ullmann, Marcus; Vondung, Anke
Conductors: Guttenberg, Enoch zu
Ensemble: Neubeuern Community Chorus; Orchestra of the KlangVerwaltung; Tölz Boys Choir

"Here is a recording of Bach's second great Passion that will be found remarkable by any standards. When I initially glanced at the make-up of...continue...

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

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