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Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem

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Details

Composer
Johannes Brahms
Artist
Johanna Wallroth, Brian Mulligan, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choirs
Format
SACD
Label
Chandos
Released
Feb 14, 2025
Catalog #
CHSA 5271
UPC
0095115527122

About

Composed between 1865 and 1868, Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem has become a repertoire staple for choirs around the world, amateur and professional alike, possibly because it relies so much more on the choir than it's soloists to convey the texts than other works. Brahms chose not to set the Requiem Mass, but rather a collection of biblical texts of his own selection, taken from the Lutheran Bible (hence the 'deutsches'). Rather than a prayer for the dead, Brahms's concern is much more with offering comfort to the bereaved, still on earth. When challenged about the lack of a single reference to Christ in the entire work, Brahms responded, 'I would gladly omit even the word German and simply put Human'. This adds credence to the view that he saw the work in an entirely humanist way, and that the religious overtones of the title and text selection are much more a result of the avowedly Christian culture of his times than a specific decision to express personal belief. Edward Gardner and his Bergen forces are joined by the soloists Johanna Wallroth and Brian Mulligan in this exciting new recording.

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen 10:41
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
    Duration
    10:41
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Ensemble
    Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegiûm Mûsicûm Bergen Choir, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
    Conductor
    Edward Gardner
  2. 2 II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras 13:34
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras
    Duration
    13:34
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Ensemble
    Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegiûm Mûsicûm Bergen Choir, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
    Conductor
    Edward Gardner
  3. 3 III. Herr, lehre doch mich 09:08
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Herr, lehre doch mich
    Duration
    09:08
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Brian Mulligan
    Ensemble
    Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegiûm Mûsicûm Bergen Choir, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
    Conductor
    Edward Gardner
  4. 4 IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen 05:28
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
    Duration
    05:28
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Ensemble
    Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegiûm Mûsicûm Bergen Choir, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
    Conductor
    Edward Gardner
  5. 5 V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit 06:47
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
    Duration
    06:47
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Johanna Wallroth
    Ensemble
    Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegiûm Mûsicûm Bergen Choir, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
    Conductor
    Edward Gardner
  6. 6 VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt 11:47
    Track
    6
    Title
    VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt
    Duration
    11:47
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Brian Mulligan
    Ensemble
    Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegiûm Mûsicûm Bergen Choir, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
    Conductor
    Edward Gardner
  7. 7 VII. Selig sind die Toten 10:51
    Track
    7
    Title
    VII. Selig sind die Toten
    Duration
    10:51
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Ensemble
    Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Edvard Grieg Kor, Collegiûm Mûsicûm Bergen Choir, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
    Conductor
    Edward Gardner