Carus
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Hassler: In dulci jubilo
Susan Eitrich (soprano), Sebastian Mory (alto), Jorg Deutschewitz (tenor), Pierre Funck (bass)
Penalosa Ensemble
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Mendelssohn Church Music IX - Herr Gott, dich loben wir
Andrea L Brown (soprano), Maria Bernius (soprano), Monica Groop (alto), Werner Gura (tenor) & Michael Volle (bass)
Kammerchor Stuttgart & Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Frieder Bernius
The soloists are first-class and I particularly relished the bass Michael Volle's warm tone and affectionate phrasing. The chorus too make the most of their varied opportunities - emphatic... —
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Brahms Choral Works
Stuttgart Chamber Choir, Wind of The German Chamber Philharmonic, Frieder Bernius
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Handel: Brockes Passion HWV 48
RecommendedNele Gramß (Tochter Zion), Johanna Winkel (Gläubige Seele), Markus Brutscher (Evangelist), Markus Flaig (Jesus), Elvira Bill (Maria), Jan Thomer (Judas), James Oxley (Petrus), Michael Dahmen (bass)
Kölner Kammerchor & Collegium Cartusianum, Peter Neumann
Peter Neumann strikes a powerful blow for some reassessment of Handel's version. He is assisted above all by Markus Brutscher's Evangelist which has urgency, cogency and clarity in equal measure.... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 15th February 2010
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The Stuttgart Chamber Choir sing with immaculate intonation and the recording is warm and clear. Anyone who responds to Mendelssohn's a cappella pieces will find much to enjoy. —