Strauss - Wagner - Mahler
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RICHARD STRAUSS / WAGNER / MAHLER
Strauss - Wagner - Mahler
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Peter Dijkstra
[ Br Klassik / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 27 February 2012
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On this new CD the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks under the direction of Peter Dijkstra presents itself a cappella in works by Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler and Richard Wagner.
Magnificent tone paintings like "Isoldes Liebestod" ("Isolde's Love-Death") and the "Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen" ("Songs of a Wayfarer") radiate a new unprecedented glory in transcriptions for 16-part chorus by Clytus Gottwald. Thanks to its special tonal homogeneity and stylistic versatility, this ensemble enjoys the highest regard throughout the world. Dutch conductor Peter Dijkstra - the artistic director of the ensemble since 2005 - is the shooting star on the choral scene and has presented the ensemble together with both BR orchestras in a number of versatile programs.
- Purely Chorus! The BR-Chor presents itself a cappella
- Warm, crystal-clear choral sound
- "Classics" from the late romantic era in unusual transcriptions
- Recent recordings from 2009 and 2011
"Formidably assured singing." (BBC Music)
