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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…
  • Presto Recording of the Week
    24th November 2023
  • Gramophone Awards
    2024 Shortlist
    Shortlisted - Choral
  • Gramophone Awards
    2024 Shortlist
    Finalist - Choral
  • International Classical Music Awards
    2025
    Nominated - Choral
  • Gramophone Magazine
    Critics' Choice 2024

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Frederick Delius, Friedrich Nietzsche: A Mass of Life, RT II / 4, Pt. 1

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  • 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!

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II. Erhebt eure Herzen, Brüder, hoch! (Recitativ)

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III. Andante tranquillo con dolcezza—In dein Auge schaute ich jüngst, O Leben

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IV. Agitato ma moderato—Wehe mir! Wo ist die Zeit hin?

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V. Andante molto tranquillo—Nacht ist es

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Delius: A Mass of Life, RT II / 4, Pt. 2: Introduction

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  • Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Mark Elder

Frederick Delius, Friedrich Nietzsche: A Mass of Life, RT II / 4, Pt. 2

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  • 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!

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II. Andante—Süsse Leier! Ich liebe deinen Ton

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III. Lento molto—Lasst vom Tanzen ab, ihr lieblichen Mädchen!

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IV. Lento—Heisser Mittag schläft auf den Fluren

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V. Allegro ma non troppo—Gottes Weh ist tiefer, du wunderliche Welt

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VI. Largo con solennita—Kommt! Lasst uns jetzt wandeln!

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