Wie schön, hier zu verträumen: Secular choral music, Vol. 1
Today Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843?1900) is known primarily as a composer of sacred works. With the present recording a somewhat different aspect of his multi-faceted, yet still to be discovered compositional interests is made clear: he is a truly romantic composer of secular choral music, who traces sensitively the poetic meaning of his texts and is versatile in handling the scoring for voices. In addition, the delicate piano accompaniment shows his great experience in the genre of lieder with piano. The first volume of secular choral music presents the composer as an inspired creator of lieder and romances for women?s choir and solo quartet.
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- Wär's dunkel, ich läge im Walde
- Nacht ist wie ein stilles Meer
- Intermezzo
- Wie schön, hier zu verträumen
- Nachtlied
- Der Traum
- Stelldichein
- Der schlimme Gast
- Sehnsucht
- In der Spinnstuben
- Trutzlied
- Die Nachtigall, sie war entfernt
- Von der Rose meines Herzens
- Diese Richtung ist gewiss
- Tanzlied
- Untreue
- Der Graf und die Nonne
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Composer
Heinrich von Herzogenberg
| 1843-1900Heinrich von Herzogenberg, geb. 1843 in Graz, gest. 1900 in Wiesbaden. Jura und Philosophiestudium in Wien, später Student am dortigen Konservatorium; 1874 Mitbegründer und zeitweise Leiter des Bach-Vereins in Leipzig; 1885 Direktor der Kompositonsabteilung der Königlichen Musikhochschule in Berlin; enger Freund von Johannes Brahms. Seine Motetten und Kirchenoratorien belegen sein kontrapunktisches Können. Personal details
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Preface writer
Konrad Klek
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Ensemble
Ensemble cantissimo
Founded in 1994, ensemble cantissimo is one of the most sought-after vocal ensembles in the German-speaking world. The name speaks for itself: “cantissimo” is synonymous with a cappella singing. And from the very beginning the group’s main interest has been in the incredible range of music beyond the mainstream repertoire. With its distinctive interpretations and exciting choice of programmes, the choir, with singers from Germany and Switzerland, conducted by Markus Utz, has thrilled audiences and critics alike. Regular invitations to leading music festivals and a close collaboration with radio stations reflect the high regard the ensemble’s vocal artistry is held in. Personal details
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Conductor
Markus Utz
Markus Utz is Professor of Conducting and Choral Conducting at the Zürich University of the Arts. From 2001 to 2008 he was closely involved in the church music scene as regional Kantor and Music Director at the Cathedral in Constance. Before this, his studies took him to Munich, Detmold and Stockholm, to Gerhard Weinberger, Anders Eby and Eric Ericson. As well as successes in competitions as an organist, as a conductor he held scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service and the Scandinavian Bach Academy under Sir Andrew Parrot. In 2003, he was a finalist in the Eric Ericson Award. With his sensitive and subtle, distinctive interpretations and his striving for an exceptionally refined sound, he has come to be regarded as one of the top choral directors in Europe. As well as his professorial duties, he is in great demand as a jury member, course leader and guest conductor of distinguished choirs. Personal details
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Soloist - soprano
Sarah Wegener
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Soloist - soprano
Iris-Anna Deckert
The soprano Iris-Anna Deckert studied in Augsburg, Berlin and London with, among others, Dorothea Chryst, Edith Urbanzcyk and Jessica Cash. She is an internationally sought after freelance concert singer with a wide-ranging repertoire of both oratorios and Lieder. In 1994 she was awarded the scholarship of the Deutscher Bühnenverein. She has frequently appeared at major European festivals. Her artistic versatility is documented on numerous radio and CD recordings. Personal details
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Soloist - soprano
Anja Bittner
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Soloist - alto
Ursula Eittinger
The mezzo-soprano Ursula Eittinger studied singing in Detmold. Her artistic emphasis lies in concert performance and she has performed in almost every country in Europe. She is a regular guest at international music festivals and works with well-known conductors such as Thomas Hengelbrock, Sigiswald Kuijken and Trevor Pinnock. Television productions, many CD recordings and live recordings with all the large German radio broadcasting companies attest to her artistic activities. Personal details
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Soloist - tenor
Andreas Weller
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Soloist - bass
Manfred Bittner
The bass-baritone Manfred Bittner was born in Weißenburg (Bavaria) and received his basic musical training as a choirboy with the Regensburger Domspatzen. He studied with Wolfgang Brendel in Munich and completed a course of masterclasses in Stuttgart. Numerous radio and CD recordings illustrate his artistic achievements. He performs regularly with conductors such as Frieder Bernius, Konrad Junghänel, Ivor Bolton und Thomas Hengelbrock. Personal details
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Soloist - piano
Götz Payer
Reviews
… ausdrucksstark und klangschön.
(CD-Tipps in Chor aktuell, März 2012)
… Stilistisch findet das gesamte Ensemble mit seiner ausdruckstarken, musikantischen Interpretation den richtigen Ansatz für diese romantischen Lieder und gestaltet sie zu einem absoluten »Muss« für Chorfreunde.
(Astrid Belschner, rbb kulturradio, Tipps zu Weihnachten 2011, Dezember 2011)
… Klanglich sind das exquisite Beiträge, denen in Sachen Repertoire Seltenheitswert zukommt. … Atmosphärisch dichte Vertonungen unter anderem von Texten Paul Heyses und Eichendorffs. Die Interpretationen sind warm und rund. Götz Payer zeigt sich als sehr stimm- und werkdienlicher Pianist. In der Tat Musik zum Träumen.
(Johannes Adam, Badische Zeitung, 01. Juli 2011)
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