Calvisius, Sethus

Thomascantors Before Bach / Sethus Calvisius, Johann Hermann Schein, Tobias Michael, Johann Schelle, Johann Kuhnau, Johann Sebastian Bach, Sebastian Knuepfer / Ludwig Böhme, Kammerchor Josquin des Préz

1 CD / Carus / 2012-11-13

Works: Sethus Calvisius: Praeter rerum seriem, for chorus ("Parode ad Josquini"); Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist, for chorus; Johann Hermann Schein: Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich, hymn for 4...
Performers: Becker, Hartmut; Beilschmidt, Daniel [Organ]
Conductors: Böhme, Ludwig
Ensemble: ; Kammerchor Josquin des Préz

American Record Guide, March / April 2013
Bach's music is interesting, and certainly well sung. His Kyrie sounds almost stereotypical, with its fugal form and chromaticism....continue...
Recording information: Lutherkirche Leipzig (2012-05-29_2012-05-30&2012-)....continue...

Dresden Childrens' Choir / Sacred Music for a Whole Year / 4 CDs

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Tore weit, for double chorus, SWV Anh. 8 (doubtful; also attrib. to S. Rüling); Das Wort ward Fleisch und wohnet unter uns, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors,...
Performers: Guldner, Georg; Herrmann, Fritz; Kopcke, Lukas; Lindner, Franz; Morgner, Felix; Polhardt, Philipp; Renz, Christopher; Schenk, Jacob
Conductors: Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: ; Cappella Sagittariana

The transcendent atmosphere of the Kreuzchor Vespers draws a congregation of up to 3,000 to the Kreuzkirche in Dresden. The Dresden Kreuzchor has recorded a...continue...
Recording information: Himmelfahrtskirche Dresden (2008-06-16_2008-06-20&2009-); Lukaskirche, Dresden (2008-06-16_2008-06-20&2009-); Himmelfahrtskirche Dresden (2009-03-23_2009-03-27&2010-); Lukaskirc...continue...

Freut euch und jubiliert

1 CD / Carus / 2011-10-25

Works: Recorded Sound: Church bells; Andreas Hammerschmidt: Machet die Tore weit (Open Wide the Gates); Alleluja! Freuet euch, ihr Christen alle, motet (from Vierter Theil Musicalischer Andachten, 1646); Fr...
Performers: Collegium Iuvenum Knabenchor Stuttgart; Kruse, Petra; Weber, Klaus
Conductors: Keck, Friedemann

Since it was first issued in 1995, this production is one of the undisputed bestsellers in the CARUS Christmas Catalog. The main reason for this...continue...
Recording information: Studio Villa Berg, Stuttgart, Germany (01/06/1995-01/08/1995)....continue...

Christmas Candlelight Tradition / Stetson University Choir

1 CD / Clear Note / 2011-09-27

Works: Tomás Luis de Victoria: O magnum mysterium; Mark Sirett: Thou shalt know him, for chorus; Carl Schalk: Before the Marvel of this Night; Felix Mendelssohn: Lauda Sion; Andrew Larson: Salvator n...
Performers: Anderson, Hassan; Covault, Eleanor; Jones, Boyd; Miller, Aubrey; Miller, Tammy [Piano]; Perry, Sandra
Conductors: Raines, Alan; Larson, Andrew
Ensemble: ; Stetson University Concert Choir

The Christmas Candlelight Concert dates back several decades and is an important tradition on Stetson University's campus. While the repertoire varies each year, the concert...continue...
Recording information: H. Douglas Lee Chapel, Stetson University, DeLand, FL (2008-01-??&2009-01-??&2010-)....continue...

Weihnachten mit dem Thomanerchor Leipzig

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbüchlein; Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659; In dulci jubilo, BWV 729; Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, BWV 738; O Jesulein süss, O Jesulein mild, BWV 493;...
Performers: Arndt, Volker; Collum, Herbert; Hüllweck, Andreas; Kästner, Hannes; Köbler, Robert; Neumann, Thomas; Nollau, Matthias; Otto, Hans; Reuther, Albrecht; Riess, Heidi; Schreier, Peter; Sti...
Conductors: Mauersberger, Erhard; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim
Ensemble: Capella Fidicinia; St. Thomas Church Choir, Leipzig