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On this new CD the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks under the direction of Peter Dijkstra presents itself a cappella in works by Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler and Richard Wagner.
Magnificent tone paintings like “Isoldes Liebestod” (“Isolde’s Love-Death”) and the “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen” (“Songs of a Wayfarer”) radiate a new unprecedented glory in transcriptions for 16-part chorus by Clytus Gottwald. Thanks to its special tonal homogeneity and stylistic versatility, this ensemble enjoys the highest regard throughout the world. Dutch conductor Peter Dijkstra – the artistic director of the ensemble since 2005 – is the shooting star on the choral scene and has presented the ensemble together with both BR orchestras in a number of versatile programs.
- Purely Chorus! The BR-Chor presents itself a cappella
- Warm, crystal-clear choral sound
- “Classics” from the late romantic era in unusual transcriptions
- Recent recordings from 2009 and 2011
Richard Strauss: 2 Gesange, Op. 34, TrV 182
No. 1. Der Abend
Gustav Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) (arr. C. Gottwald)
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer): No. 4. Die zwei blauen Augen (arr. C. Gottwald for chorus)
Gustav Mahler: Ruckert-Lieder: No. 5. Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (arr. C. Gottwald)
Ruckert-Lieder: No. 5. Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (arr. C. Gottwald for chorus)
Richard Strauss: 3 Mannerchore, TrV 270
No. 1. Vor den Turen
No. 2. Traumlicht
No. 3. Frohlicht im Maien
Richard Wagner: 5 Gedichte fur eine Frauenstimme, "Wesendonck Lieder" (arr. C. Gottwald)
No. 3. Im Treibhaus
No. 5. Traume
Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, Act III: Mild und leise, "Isoldes Liebestod" (arr. C. Gottwald for chorus)
Tristan und Isolde, Act III: Mild und leise, "Isoldes Liebestod" (arr. C. Gottwald for chorus)
2 Gesange, Op. 34, TrV 182
No. 2. Hymne
August 2012
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“Formidably assured singing.”
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No. 1. Der Abend
