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Chor and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Mariss Jansons It’s always a very special musical event when two Bavarian Broadcasting ensembles join forces on stage – as in this case with the Chor and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. In the magnificent setting of Waldsassen Abbey Basilica in the Upper Palatinate, Mariss Jansons conducted an all-Haydn program in October of 2008: Haydn’s Harmony Mass ranks as one of the six great masses of his late creative period, composed on commission from Prince Esterházy. Its name refers to the unusually large complement of wind instruments, an orchestration that was only possible for the final great masses after the Josephinist restrictions for church music were lifted, and because, from 1792 on, Haydn had a larger instrumental ensemble at his disposal. Timpani and trumpets were used in the Symphony in G major, Hob. I:88, but not, as might be expected, in the opening allegro but rather – in contrast to expectations in those days – not until the slow second movement. | 
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Chor and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Mariss Jansons An especially festive atmosphere, in which we can participate both acoustically and visually with this DVD, was the dominant mood of this concert in the famous Abbey Basilica of Waldsassen in the Upper Palatinate. Among lovers of baroque church architecture, Waldsassen ranks as one of the most significant sacred buildings in Bavaria. The lush setting also includes the richest treasure-trove of relics north of the Alps. In addition to the Symphony in G major, Hob. I:88 and the Sinfonia D major, Hob. Ia:7, the performance in Waldsassen in October of 2008 also included Franz Joseph Haydn’s Harmony Mass. 2.0 PCM Stereo 5.0 DTS Surround 5.0 Dolby Digital Surround “…filmed in the splendid surround of the ornate Baroque Basilica at Waldsassen, Bavaria… The Mass, with its grand and regularly celebratory liturgical manner, four soloists and chorus, seems particularly well suited to the venue and Brian Large's filming is intelligent in its focus on whatever is happening musically in the score at any given moment. The performance is of a very high standard... Mariss Jansons seeks out the humanity of Haydn's ideas, their wit... and their character...” BBC Music Magazine, February 2010 ***** |
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Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling This new CD completes Helmuth Rilling’s recordings of the six late Masses of Joseph Haydn. “…impressive indeed was Haydn's scoring of his last complete composition, the Harmoniemesse. Helmuth Rilling recognises its greatness, balancing the wind band (Harmonie) to make its presence felt, with trumpets and timpani prominently emphasising the dramatic thrust of the music. Yet the tender episodes are not underplayed. ..."Gratias agimus tibi"... has an ethereal beauty; and the pathos of "Et incarnatus est"... through to Christ's Crucifixion and burial, is most tactfully handled. This is an excellent interpretation...” Gramophone Magazine, June 2009 “…the performances are strong, with Rilling's own measured pacing articulating the sizable structures of individual movements capably and pointing up many of the clever and effective touches Haydn includes to enliven familiar texts. Soloists in each instance form accurate and well-balanced quartets and the choirs are solid and neat. Haydn's sincere and unquestioning faith - he could say that when he thought of God, it made him feel cheerful - shines through.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2009 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Helen Watts & Robert Tear Academy of St Martin in the Fields, George Guest | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Oliver Widmer, Eva Mei, Elisabeth von Magnus & Herbert Lippert Concentus musicus Wien & Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Nikolaus Harnoncourt “A gripping version of the composer's last Mass.” BBC Music Magazine, August 2009 “Harnoncourt's recent Seasons was no flash in the pan as this 1998 Harmoniemesse with the same choir and orchestra shows. He marries symphonic sweep with Austrian religious pomp and circumstance.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2009 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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The Brandenburg Orchestra & The Choir of Winchester Cathedral, David Hill | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Nancy Argenta (soprano), Pamela Helen Stephen (mezzo soprano), Mark Padmore (tenor), Stephen Varcoe (baritone) Collegium Musicum 90, Richard Hickox | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Ilona Tokody (soprano), Klára Takács (contralto), Dénes Gulyás (tenor), József Gregor (bass) Slovak Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra, János Ferencsik | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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Bruno Weil & Tafelmusik’s recordings of Haydn’s late masses, including well-known works such as The Creation and Nelson Mass. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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