Missae et Cantiones (Musica sacra IV)
Next to these two masses for four-voice mixed choir and organ, the Sechs religiöse Gesänge for low registered voice with organ accompaniment – a rare combination in the 19th century – can be considered a peculiarity.
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Composer
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
| 1839-1901During the second half of the 19th century Rheinberger, who was born in 1839 in Vaduz (Liechtenstein), was a major figure of European stature. In demand as a teacher of composition and esteemed as a composer, this professor at the Munich Conservatoire and Bavarian Court Kapellmeister made his mark on a whole generation of musicians. The fact that many of his compositions were no longer performed after his death in 1901, despite their high musical qualities, was largely a result of external circumstances. The change of aesthetic orientation which began about the turn of the century led to a radical move away from the conservative-classical ideals to which Rheinberger – like Brahms – had felt himself committed. It was also a fact that Rheinberger never publicized his own works vigorously. The Josef-Rheinberger-Archiv and Carus published a complete edition of works by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger for the first time. The edition, concluded in 2009, has contributed significantly to the fact that the music of this composition teacher and Bavarian Court Kapellmeister from Munich can once again be heard around the world today. Personal details
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Preface writer
Annett Reischert-Bruckmann
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Ensemble
Frankfurter Kantorei
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Conductor
Wolfgang Schäfer
Since 1982 Wolfgang Schäfer has been Professor of Choral Conducting at the Conservatory of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt am Main. In addition, he directs the annual festival and choral music seminar, the “Staufener Musikwoche.” From 1982 to 1997, as successor to Kurt Thomas and Helmuth Rilling, he was the conductor of the Frankfurter Kantorei. Wolfgang Schäfer has won prizes at various international competitions and he has made numerous radio, television, LP and CD recordings. In 1992 he conducted the festival concert in Namur, Belgium, in honor of the tenth anniversary of the International Federation for Choral Music. As a guest conductor he has recently conducted ensembles in Japan, Poland, Latvia and Portugal. He also conducted the Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart at the European Music Festival in 2003 and 2004. He has also been a lecturer and served as a juror at international symposiums and choral competitions in such countries as Italy, Hungary, Austria, Estonia, Canada and Korea. Personal details
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Soloist - baritone
Klaus Mertens
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Soloist - organ
Edgar Krapp
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