Recordings

Recordings

Worldwide the name Carus stands for and is synonymous with the highest standards and quality in vocal music. This is true not only for our reliable music editions but also for the recordings produced on the Carus label, which was founded at the same time as the publishing house in order to make rare and unpublished works available to be heard by the public. From the beginning Carus has worked together with internationally renowned artists and has gained the reputaton as an "inside tip" for first class recordings. The continued expansion of repertoire, as well as the unique expression of visual imagery in the design of the CDs has led to the Carus label becoming one of the largest independent labels in Germany.

Most of the Carus recordings are available on major streaming platforms. On our Spotify profile, you can discover playlists featuring various composers, artists, and themes.

The St John Passion occupies a special place in Johann Sebastian Bach’s output. Hardly any other work survives in so many and, at the same time, such different versions. This is because Bach made changes to the work for each of his...

Compact Disc, 2 CDs

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This box brings together three – in many respects – outstanding recordings of the great passions of Johann Sebastian Bach. Three? Exactly: The St. Matthew Passion , the St. John Passion and the St. Mark Passion . The St. John Passion...

Compact Disc, 6 CDs, CD-BOX

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Today a cappella choral singing of the highest technical and interpretative level is regarded as a cornerstone of our artistic heritage. Clytus Gottwald has greatly influenced this tradition of choral performance through his arrangements of...

Compact Disc

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