Delius: A Mass of Life
Roderick Williams (baritone), Bergen Philharmonic, Sir Mark Elder
Williams brings a degree less heroic grit than some rivals, but compensates richly by his intelligent pointing of Nietzsche’s headily symbolic text, and his generously lyrical tone...But it’s... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week24th November 2023
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International Classical Music Awards2025Nominated - Choral
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Gramophone MagazineCritics' Choice 2024
Contents
Frederick Delius, Friedrich Nietzsche: A Mass of Life, RT II / 4, Pt. 1
- Roderick Williams (baritone), Gemma Summerfield (soprano), Claudia Huckle (contralto), Bror Magnus Tødenes (tenor)
- Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegium Musicum Choir, Bergen Philharmonic Choir
- Mark Elder
I. Animato—O du mein Wille!
II. Erhebt eure Herzen, Brüder, hoch! (Recitativ)
III. Andante tranquillo con dolcezza—In dein Auge schaute ich jüngst, O Leben
IV. Agitato ma moderato—Wehe mir! Wo ist die Zeit hin?
V. Andante molto tranquillo—Nacht ist es
Delius: A Mass of Life, RT II / 4, Pt. 2: Introduction
- Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Mark Elder
Frederick Delius, Friedrich Nietzsche: A Mass of Life, RT II / 4, Pt. 2
- Gemma Summerfield (soprano), Claudia Huckle (contralto), Bror Magnus Tødenes (tenor), Roderick Williams (baritone)
- Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegium Musicum Choir, Bergen Philharmonic Choir
- Mark Elder
I. Con elevazione e vigore—Herauf! Nun herauf, du grosser Mittag!
II. Andante—Süsse Leier! Ich liebe deinen Ton
III. Lento molto—Lasst vom Tanzen ab, ihr lieblichen Mädchen!
IV. Lento—Heisser Mittag schläft auf den Fluren
V. Allegro ma non troppo—Gottes Weh ist tiefer, du wunderliche Welt
VI. Largo con solennita—Kommt! Lasst uns jetzt wandeln!
