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Special offer. Brahms: Works for chorus and orchestra
RecommendedAnn Hallenberg (mezzo)
Collegium Vocale Gent & Orchestre des Champs-Elysées, Philippe Herreweghe
This is one of the most impressive collections of Brahms's shorter chorus-and-orchestra works that's come my way for some time. It's partly because of the particular combination of works...But... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 5th March 2012
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2013, Choral Finalist
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2012, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2012, Choral & Song Choice
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Special offer. Dvořák: Stabat Mater, Op. 58
Ilse Eerens (soprano), Michaela Selinger (alto), Maximilian Schmitt (tenor) & Florian Boesch (bass)
Collegium Vocale Gent - Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe
Herreweghe's tempo in the epic first movement is relatively brisk, which makes its central section seem slightly rushed. Pity, since the soloists are excellent and the choral sound is nicely... —
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2013, Disc of the Month
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Gramophone Awards, 2014, Shortlisted - Choral
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Bruckner’s intricate counterpoint and rich orchestrations make for seductive, powerful listening, especially in the Te Deum which bursts with harmonic colour. Herreweghe and his musicians give... —
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Special offer. Dvořák: Requiem, Op. 89
Ilse Eerens (soprano), Bernarda Fink (mezzo-soprano), Maximilian Schmitt (tenor) & Nathan Berg (bass-baritone)
Collegium Vocale Gent & Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe
Herreweghe takes his task seriously. The first two movements of the Requiem are for the most part superbly delicate and beautifully shaped. The choral sound is always lovely, even if at times... —
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International Classical Music Awards, 2016, Winner - Choral
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Special offer. Brahms: Symphony No. 4, Alto Rhapsody & Schicksalslied
Ann Hallenberg (mezzo)
Orchestre des Champs-Élysées, Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe
this strikes afresh. The sound is crystal clear, the playing sings, dynamic contrasts stand out (just before the first movement’s recap, the sudden stillness is magical). Never has his woodwind... —
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Special offer. Dvorak: Stabat Mater - Vinyl Edition
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra & Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe
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2 Vinyl Records
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These are not performances that fall over themselves with an excess of enthusiasm and energ y, but rather convey a mature and graceful stateliness – yet there’s no shortage of joy. —
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These energising accounts of Schumann’s (officially) second and fourth symphonies are beautifully judged: Philippe Herreweghe’s conducing treads a fine line that draws forth most of what’s best... —
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Special offer. Philippe Herreweghe: A Conversation with Camille De Rijck
CD5 + Book
Thomas Hobbs (tenor), Collegium Vocale Gent (chorus), Brigitte Balleys (soprano), Rosemary Joshua (soprano), Ilse Eerens (soprano), Bernarda Fink (alto), Maximilian Schmitt (tenor), Nathan Berg (bass), Christina Landshamer (soprano), Ewa Wolak (contralto), Magnus Staveland (tenor), Florian Boesch...
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5 CDs + Book
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6 CDs
Original price ($39.50) Reduced price $29.62
