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Schumann & Bach: Works for Choir & Orchestra / Hakkinen, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
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Schumann & Bach: Works for Choir & Orchestra / Hakkinen, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

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Details

Composer
BACH SCHUMANN
Artist
Sampson, Schachtner, Gura, Uhle, Sells, Estonian Pcc, Hakkinen
Format
CD
Label
Ondine
Released
May 11, 2018
Catalog #
ODE 1312-2
UPC
761195131220

About

Helsinki Baroque Orchestra and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir led by Aapo Häkkinen join their forces together with an impressive vocal cast in this unique release of rarely heard choral works by Robert Schumann. This recording includes the world première recording of Schumann’s 17-minute Adventlied, Op. 71 for soloists, chorus and orchestra, four choral ballades based on texts by Emanuel Geibel, and Schumann’s version of Bach’s Cantata BWV 105. Robert Schumann wrote in 1850: “Keep in mind that there are also singers, and that the highest in musical expression is achieved through the chorus and orchestra.” This illustrates well the composer’s desire to write large works for this medium in an attempt to create a new genre for the concert hall. Today, they still constitute the least explored area of his output. The elevated style he was aspiring to was unheard-of outside the realm of church music. In fact, whether for the church, opera, or the concert hall, Schumann was looking for a sanctified realm, a Goethe-inspired meeting ground for art and religion. Adventlied, Op. 71, was written in November 1848 to a text from Friedrich Rückert’s Pantheon. Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is one of the best-known Estonian music groups in the world. The repertoire of the choir extends from baroque to contemporary music, focusing on the work of Estonian composers. Helsinki Baroque’s sound has enthralled listeners from the Cologne Philharmonie to Tokyo’s Suntory Hall and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and at major festivals such as Bergen, Bremen, Rheingau, and Jerusalem.

Tracklist 17 tracks

  1. 1 Ballade I: Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell 08:34
    Track
    1
    Title
    Ballade I: Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell
    Duration
    08:34
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson, Benno Schachtner, Werner Güra
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  2. 2 Ballade II: Massig 05:47
    Track
    2
    Title
    Ballade II: Massig
    Duration
    05:47
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Benno Schachtner, Werner Güra, Cornelius Uhle
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  3. 3 Ballade III: Sehr massig 06:57
    Track
    3
    Title
    Ballade III: Sehr massig
    Duration
    06:57
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Ülle Tuisk, Jonathan Sells
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  4. 4 Ballade IV: Rauschend festlich 10:45
    Track
    4
    Title
    Ballade IV: Rauschend festlich
    Duration
    10:45
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson, Benno Schachtner, Cornelius Uhle, Jonathan Sells
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  5. 5 Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Chorus) 05:09
    Track
    5
    Title
    Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
    Duration
    05:09
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson, Benno Schachtner, Werner Güra, Cornelius Uhle
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  6. 6 Recitative: Mein Gott, verwirf mich nicht (Alto) 00:59
    Track
    6
    Title
    Recitative: Mein Gott, verwirf mich nicht (Alto)
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Benno Schachtner
    Ensemble
    Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  7. 7 Aria: Wie zittern und wanken (Soprano) 05:52
    Track
    7
    Title
    Aria: Wie zittern und wanken (Soprano)
    Duration
    05:52
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson
    Ensemble
    Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  8. 8 Recitative: Wohl aber dem, der seinen Bürgen weib (Bass) 01:46
    Track
    8
    Title
    Recitative: Wohl aber dem, der seinen Bürgen weib (Bass)
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Cornelius Uhle
    Ensemble
    Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  9. 9 Aria: Kann ich nur Jesum mir zum Freunde machen (Tenor) 05:44
    Track
    9
    Title
    Aria: Kann ich nur Jesum mir zum Freunde machen (Tenor)
    Duration
    05:44
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Werner Güra
    Ensemble
    Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  10. 10 Chorale: Nun, ich weiss, du wirst mir stillen (Chorus) 01:32
    Track
    10
    Title
    Chorale: Nun, ich weiss, du wirst mir stillen (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:32
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  11. 11 No. 1. Dein König kommt in niedern Hüllen - 02:05
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 1. Dein König kommt in niedern Hüllen -
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  12. 12 No. 2. Allmächt'ger Herrscher ohne Speere - 04:28
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 2. Allmächt'ger Herrscher ohne Speere -
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  13. 13 No. 3. Und wo du kommest hergezogen - 02:10
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 3. Und wo du kommest hergezogen -
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  14. 14 No. 4. O Herr von grosser Huld und Treue 02:50
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 4. O Herr von grosser Huld und Treue
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  15. 15 No. 5. Noth ist es, dass du selbst hienieden - 01:01
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 5. Noth ist es, dass du selbst hienieden -
    Duration
    01:01
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson, Benno Schachtner, Werner Güra, Jonathan Sells
    Ensemble
    Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  16. 16 No. 6. O lass dein Licht auf Erden siegen - 01:02
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 6. O lass dein Licht auf Erden siegen -
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson, Benno Schachtner, Werner Güra, Jonathan Sells
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen
  17. 17 No. 7. Und lösch' der Zwietracht Glimmen aus 03:53
    Track
    17
    Title
    No. 7. Und lösch' der Zwietracht Glimmen aus
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Carolyn Sampson, Benno Schachtner, Werner Güra, Jonathan Sells
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Aapo Häkkinen