Credo
State Choir Latvija, Maris Sirmais
The Latvians are ravishing in Strauss's formidable Deutsche Motette, which is essentially a concerto for choir, the composer treating the ensemble in the same way as a vast orchestra...the impressively...
Credo
State Choir Latvija, Maris Sirmais
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The Latvians are ravishing in Strauss's formidable Deutsche Motette, which is essentially a concerto for choir, the composer treating the ensemble in the same way as a vast orchestra...the impressively...
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Two opulent choral masterpieces by Richard Strauss frame an eclectic programme from one of Europe's most highly acclaimed choirs. The name of the young Slovenian composer Matej Kastelic may still be relatively little known, but the title track 'Credo / I believe' is simply extraordinary and demands to be heard.
GABRIEL JACKSON (b1962)
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"Unquestionably the State Choir Latvia is a magnificent body of singers. They encompass a vast dynamic range and deliver words and music with impeccable precision and clarity."
- Gramophone Magazine
Contents and tracklist
- State Choir Latvija
- Māris Sirmais
- Recorded: 2021-09-24
- Recording Venue: St John's Church, Riga
- State Choir Latvija
- Māris Sirmais
- Recorded: 2021-09-24
- Recording Venue: St John's Church, Riga
- State Choir Latvija
- Māris Sirmais
- Recorded: 2021-09-24
- Recording Venue: St John's Church, Riga
- State Choir Latvija
- Māris Sirmais
- Recorded: 2021-09-24
- Recording Venue: St John's Church, Riga
- State Choir Latvija
- Māris Sirmais
- Recorded: 2021-09-24
- Recording Venue: St John's Church, Riga
Awards and reviews
November 2023
The Latvians are ravishing in Strauss's formidable Deutsche Motette, which is essentially a concerto for choir, the composer treating the ensemble in the same way as a vast orchestra...the impressively vibrant choral sound and emotional ebb and flow ensure this recording encourages repeated listening.
November 2023
the performances are formidably assured.
