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Accentus Music

Johannes Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem

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Details

Composer
Johannes Brahms
Artist
Gaechinger Cantorey, Luxembourg Philharmonic, Konstantin Krimmel, Katharina Konradi
Format
CD
Label
Accentus Music
Released
Jan 09, 2026
Catalog #
ACC30676
UPC
4260234833362

About

This powerful live recording from the Philharmonie Luxembourg brings together the choir of the renowned Gaechinger Cantorey and the Luxembourg Philharmonic under the musical direction of Hans-Christoph Rademann for an emotionally charged interpretation of Johannes Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem. Featuring acclaimed soloists Katharina Konradi (soprano) and Konstantin Krimmel (baritone), this performance offers a deeply human and musically refined experience of one of the most important choral works of the 19th century. Unlike the traditional Latin Requiem, Brahms' German Requiem focuses not on the dead but on the living - on comfort, compassion, and hope. Drawing on texts from the Lutheran Bible, Brahms crafts a spiritual and emotional journey that speaks directly to the human condition, transcending religious boundaries and remaining timeless in it's message. Rademann, a master of choral conducting, shapes the work with clarity, warmth, and expressive nuance. Under his direction, the Gaechinger Cantorey delivers a performance marked by rich tone, articulate phrasing, and emotional intensity. The Luxembourg Philharmonic adds glowing orchestral color and transparency, perfectly complementing the vocal forces. The synergy between choir, orchestra, conductor, and soloists is palpable throughout, offering a fresh yet profoundly respectful interpretation of this beloved masterpiece.

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen 10:05
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
    Duration
    10:05
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Ensemble
    Gächinger Kantorei, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
    Conductor
    Hans-Christoph Rademann
  2. 2 II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras 13:18
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras
    Duration
    13:18
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Ensemble
    Gächinger Kantorei, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
    Conductor
    Hans-Christoph Rademann
  3. 3 III. Herr, lehre doch mich 08:43
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Herr, lehre doch mich
    Duration
    08:43
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Konstantin Krimmel
    Ensemble
    Gächinger Kantorei, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
    Conductor
    Hans-Christoph Rademann
  4. 4 IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen 04:14
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
    Duration
    04:14
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Ensemble
    Gächinger Kantorei, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
    Conductor
    Hans-Christoph Rademann
  5. 5 V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit 06:23
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
    Duration
    06:23
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Katharina Konradi
    Ensemble
    Gächinger Kantorei, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
    Conductor
    Hans-Christoph Rademann
  6. 6 VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt 11:13
    Track
    6
    Title
    VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt
    Duration
    11:13
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Konstantin Krimmel
    Ensemble
    Gächinger Kantorei, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
    Conductor
    Hans-Christoph Rademann
  7. 7 VII. Selig sind die Toten 10:14
    Track
    7
    Title
    VII. Selig sind die Toten
    Duration
    10:14
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Ensemble
    Gächinger Kantorei, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
    Conductor
    Hans-Christoph Rademann