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Pärt, Poulenc & Stravinsky: Choral and Orchestral Works / Jansons, BRSO
BR Klassik

Pärt, Poulenc & Stravinsky: Choral and Orchestral Works / Jansons, BRSO

$19.99

Details

Composer
Arvo Part, Francis Poulenc, Igor Stravinsky
Artist
Genia Kuhmeier, Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Peter Dijkstra
Format
CD
Label
BR Klassik
Released
May 06, 2022
Catalog #
BRK900201
UPC
4035719002010

About

Three great choral and orchestral works of the 20th century are gathered together in outstanding interpretations on the new album from BR-KLASSIK: Arvo Pärt's "Berlin Mass" for choir and string orchestra from 1990, Francis Poulenc's "Stabat mater" for soprano, mixed choir and orchestra from 1950, and Igor Stravinsky's "Symphony of Psalms" for choir and orchestra from 1930. The soprano Genia Kühmeier, the incomparable Bavarian Radio Chorus and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra - two undisputedly world-class ensembles! - under the direction of Mariss Jansons guarantee the highest listening pleasure.

The Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, famed for his magical sounds, created his "Berlin Mass" as a commission for the 90th German Catholic Convention in Berlin. It was premiered in 1990 for four mixed solo voices and organ. In 1997, Pärt reworked his Mass, written in the so-called "Tintinnabuli" style, for choir and string orchestra. Francis Poulenc wrote his "Stabat mater" in response to the unexpected death of his friend, the artist Christian Bérard. Like other sacred works written after his visit to the Black Madonna of Rocamadour, where he found his Catholic faith, this one ranks among his most important compositions. Igor Stravinsky's well-known "Symphony of Psalms", a three-movement symphonic work for choir and orchestra, was written in 1930 as a commission for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The unusual orchestration – with strong woodwind and brass, percussion instruments, two pianos and only the bass strings (violoncellos, double basses without violins or violas – gives the work its distinctive sound.

REVIEWS:

Just how much we miss Mariss Jansons is manifest in this Munich concert of three sacred works. Jansons, who died in November 2019, aged 76, was not principally noted for religiosity or choral masterpieces, but his shaping of this triptych is so masterful that one can hardly imagine them presented with greater coherence or sincerity.

This is altogether an outstanding record of the conductor’s art. Jansons was one of the greats. Happily, Bavarian Radio have more of his big nights coming out of their archives.

-- Ludwig van Toronto

Approaching these works with the great seriousness they deserve, Mariss Jansons and the choir create wonderous moods and make the music float in evocative fashion.

-- Pizzicato

Tracklist 23 tracks

  1. 1 Kyrie 03:34
    Track
    1
    Title
    Kyrie
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  2. 2 Gloria 03:53
    Track
    2
    Title
    Gloria
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  3. 3 Alleluiavers I 00:52
    Track
    3
    Title
    Alleluiavers I
    Duration
    00:52
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  4. 4 Alleluiavers II 01:14
    Track
    4
    Title
    Alleluiavers II
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  5. 5 Veni Sancte Spiritus 05:32
    Track
    5
    Title
    Veni Sancte Spiritus
    Duration
    05:32
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  6. 6 Credo 04:20
    Track
    6
    Title
    Credo
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  7. 7 Sanctus 02:47
    Track
    7
    Title
    Sanctus
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  8. 8 Agnus Dei 02:31
    Track
    8
    Title
    Agnus Dei
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  9. 9 Stabat Mater dolorosa (Chorus) 03:38
    Track
    9
    Title
    Stabat Mater dolorosa (Chorus)
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  10. 10 Cujus animam gementem (Chorus) 01:06
    Track
    10
    Title
    Cujus animam gementem (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:06
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  11. 11 O quam tristis (Chorus a cappella) 02:46
    Track
    11
    Title
    O quam tristis (Chorus a cappella)
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  12. 12 Quae moerebat (Chorus) 01:18
    Track
    12
    Title
    Quae moerebat (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  13. 13 Quis et homo (Chorus) 01:33
    Track
    13
    Title
    Quis et homo (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  14. 14 Vidit suum (Soprano, Chorus) 03:21
    Track
    14
    Title
    Vidit suum (Soprano, Chorus)
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Genia Kühmeier
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  15. 15 Eja Mater (Chorus) 01:11
    Track
    15
    Title
    Eja Mater (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:11
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  16. 16 Fac ut ardeat (Chorus a cappella) 02:38
    Track
    16
    Title
    Fac ut ardeat (Chorus a cappella)
    Duration
    02:38
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  17. 17 Sancta Mater (Chorus) 03:21
    Track
    17
    Title
    Sancta Mater (Chorus)
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  18. 18 Fac ut portem (Soprano, Chorus) 03:41
    Track
    18
    Title
    Fac ut portem (Soprano, Chorus)
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Genia Kühmeier
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  19. 19 Inflammatus et accensus (Chorus) 02:02
    Track
    19
    Title
    Inflammatus et accensus (Chorus)
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  20. 20 Quando corpus (Soprano, Chorus) 04:37
    Track
    20
    Title
    Quando corpus (Soprano, Chorus)
    Duration
    04:37
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Genia Kühmeier
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  21. 21 I. Exaudi orationem meam, Domine 03:14
    Track
    21
    Title
    I. Exaudi orationem meam, Domine
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  22. 22 II. Expectans expectavi, Dominum 06:14
    Track
    22
    Title
    II. Expectans expectavi, Dominum
    Duration
    06:14
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons
  23. 23 III. Alleluia. Laudate Dominum 12:42
    Track
    23
    Title
    III. Alleluia. Laudate Dominum
    Duration
    12:42
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
    Conductor
    Mariss Jansons