Mendelssohn, Arnold

Arnold Mendelssohn: String Quartets, Opp. 67 & 83 / Reinhold Quartett

1 CD / CPO / 2013-01-29

Works: Arnold Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings in D major, Op. 67; Quartet for Strings in B flat major, Op. 83
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Ensemble: Reinhold Quartett

Arnold Mendelssohn's is the 2nd second cousin of Felix Mendelssohn and became best known as a composer of lieder. His sacred choral works launched the...continue...
Recording information: MDR-Studio, Augustusplatz, Leipzig (2007-12-05_2007-12-07&2008-)....continue...

Arnold Mendelssohn: Motetten zur Weihnacht; Deutsche Messe, Op. 89 / SWR Vocal Ensemble

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-09-25

Works: Arnold Mendelssohn: Deutsche Messe, Op. 89; Träufelt ihr Himmel von oben, motet, Op. 90/5; Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, motet, Op. 90/9; Siehe! Finsternis decket das Erdreich, motet, Op. 90/10
Conductors: Bernius, Frieder
Ensemble: ; SWR Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart

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... The SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart is one of the preeminent choirs active today. In terms of balance,...continue...
Recording information: SWR Stuttgart Funkstudio....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...

Mendelssohn: Sacred Choral Works / Chamber Choir of Europe [8 CDs]

9 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2011-11-15

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Psaume 42; Psalm 95 ("Come Let us Sing"), for tenor, chorus & orchestra in E flat major, Op. 46; Psalm 98 ("Sing to the Lord"), for soloists, chorus, orchestra & organ in D major, ...
Performers: Allert, Lydia; Bittner, Anja; Bittner, Manfred; Duskova, Alice; Fischesser, Christof [Bass Vocals]; Heilmann, Heike; Holzle, Gerhard; Karl, Nathalie; Kremer, Annemarie; Labitzke, Petra; Leja, Alena; ...
Conductors: Matt, Nicol
Ensemble: ; Chamber Choir of Europe

A Jew who converted to Protestantism, Mendelssohn was a prolific composer of sacred music and made important studies of J.S Bach that were instrumental in...continue...

In Dulci Jubilo / Choral music for Christmas

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2010-11-09

Works: Friedrich Silcher: Wie soll ich dich empfangen, for chorus; Herbei, o ihr Gläub'gen; Christmas Traditional: Es kommt ein Schiff geladen, carol (German); Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht (Echo Ca...
Conductors: Straube, Jörg;
Ensemble: ; North German Figuralchor

During the first half of the twentieth century songbooks were published in order to promote sacred and secular choral song among the general population. The...continue...
Recording information: St. Osdag Church, Mandelsloh, Germany (08/27/2009-08/29/2009)....continue...

A Late Romantic Christmas Eve / Elena Fink, soprano with violin, cello, harmonium & piano

1 Super Audio CD / ARS Productions / 2010-11-05

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Suite aus "Der Nussknacker", Op. 71; Gustav Lewin: Nun ist sie endlich kommen, carol for voice & ensemble; Sigismund Schneider: Weihnachtsmarsch (Christmas March) for ensem...
Performers: Fink, Elena; Ninow, Wasja
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Ensemble: Le Quatuor Romantique

: Markus Markl, Vassili Voronin, Joachim Diessner, Edward John Semon.

Recording information: Ev. Kirche Honrath (07/2010)....continue...

Der Dresdner Kreuzchor singt die schönsten Weihnachtslieder

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Motets (2) for chorus, Op. 74; German folk songs (26) for chorus (& piano ad lib), WoO 35; Michael Praetorius: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland; Musae Sioniae; Max Reger: Es kommt ein Sch...
Conductors: Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: Dresden Kreuz Choir

The history of the Dresden Boys' Choir spans well over seven hundred years, making it one of the oldest boys' choirs in Germany. Founded as...continue...

Mendelssohn: Sacred Choral Music / Hill, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-06-13

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Aus tiefer Noth schrei'ich zu dir, sacred piece for tenor, chorus & organ in F major, Op. 23/1; Sacred Pieces (3), Op. 23; Hear my prayer; Psalms (3), Op. 78; Psalm 43 ("Richte mic...
Performers: Clayton, Allan; Crawford, Peter; Davies, Andrew; Humphreys, George; Knight, Jonathan; Lardenoye, Lester; Morton, Peter; Robinson, John

Nowhere is Mendelssohn's creative psyche more poignantly exposed than in his choral works. His desire to create music rewarding for performers and listeners alike is...continue...