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Dettingen Te Deum from 21,00 €

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:16:51 +0200

In keeping with the victorious mood, Handel often splits the chorus into five voices (with divided sopranos) for passages of pure homophony. When the choir declaim as one, the effect is of joyful celebration. To start each phrase on the right note, it is essential to be familiar with the orchestral interludes. The cantabile movements, such as No. 3, can be particularly tricky to perform: The vocal leaps in these demanding choral-soprano sections become much easier if you can hear the underlying harmonies while practicing. The same is true for No. 5.

The Carus Choir Coach offers choir singers the unique opportunity to study and learn their own, individual choral parts within the context of the sound of the entire choir and orchestra. For every vocal range a download containing each choir part is available. The Carus Choir Coach is based on recorded interpretations by renowned artists who have performed the work from carefully prepared Carus Urtext editions. Each choir part is presented in three different versions:

Original recording
Coach: each part is accompanied by the piano, with the original recording sounding in the background
Coach in slow mode: the tempo of the coach slows down to 70% of the original version – through this reduction passages can be learned more effectively.

Performers: Dorothee Mields (soprano), Ulrike Andersen (alto), Mark Wilde (tenore), Chris Dixon (basso) – Alsfelder Vokalensemble, Concerto Polacco – Wolfgang Helbich

Dettingen Te Deum from 0,00 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:39:11 +0200

In keeping with the triumphal occasion of this work, Handel often writes for the choir in five parts (using a divided soprano part) and in a homophonic manner. The choir’s blocklike interjections are festive and impressive; it is important that the choir knows the small orchestral interludes well in order to enter properly. The cantabile movements, such as No. 3, are particularly difficult: the leaps in this demanding choral soprano section are easier to grasp if one can hear the harmonic relationship while practicing. The same thing holds true for No. 5.

The underlying recording was made using a historical tuning. It sounds approximately a semitone lower than our modern piano tuning.

Simply practice. Anytime. Everywhere.
Whether at home on your tablet or PC or on the road on your smartphone: with carus music, the Choir Coach, you always have your choral works with you to practice! With the carus music choir app, you can listen to your score together with a first-class recording on any device and easily practice your own choir part with a coach. With carus music, your concert preparation is easy, efficient and fun to master!

Performers: Dorothee Mields (soprano), Ulrike Andersen (alto), Mark Wilde (tenore), Chris Dixon (basso) – Alsfelder Vokalensemble, Concerto Polacco – Wolfgang Helbich

Cantatas for Soprano Solo 19,90 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:57 +0200

In the depth of its expression and richness of form Johann Sebastian Bach's music has no equal. This becomes especially clear in the famous cantatas for solo soprano, as can be heard in this recording, featuring “Ich bin in mir vergnügt” BWV 204 and “Mein Herze schwimmt in Blut” BWV 199 (Weimar version, 1714). The recording is rounded off by a performance of the famous soprano aria “Alles mit Gott und nichts ohn' ihn” BWV 1127. Once again Dorothee Mields shows that she is one of the leading interpreters of our time for the music of the 17th and 18th centuries. Performed with L’Orfeo Barockorchester, under the direction of Michi Gaigg, this is an exemplary interpretation of these seldom heard solo cantatas.

Cantatas I 19,90 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:57 +0200

When on 12 May 1764 Wilhelm Friedemann Bach tended his resignation as Music Director and Organist at Halle a brilliant musical epoch came to an inglorious end. From the time of Samuel Scheidt the position of organist of the Halle Marktkirche had always been occupied by outstanding virtuosi and composers, and with W. F. Bach the last of them quit the service. The twenty or so surviving Halle cantatas by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach form a long-neglected body of music which is in many respects unparalleled. They represent extraordinarily individual attempts to emulate the musical achievements of his great paternal teacher and model, and to develop them further. Thus this son of Bach arrived at solutions to problems in his works which strive repeatedly towards grace and pathos, brilliance and originality, artistic diversity and natural simplicity.

Die Gesamteinspielung. Box II (Vol. 9-14) (Rademann) 49,90 €

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:40:39 +0200

The first part of the Heinrich Schütz Complete Recording with the Dresdner Kammerchor under Hans-Christoph Rademann has set new artistic and editorial standards. Now the second of three box sets is being released. It encompasses Volumes 9 to 14 of the Complete Recording, including the St John Passion. This work, representative of the high standard of the whole series, was awarded the German Record Critics’ Award in 2016. Once again, top performers such as Hille Perl, Lee Santana, Dorothee Mields, Harry van der Kamp, and many others join the ensemble.

Vol. 9 Auferstehungshistorie (The Resurrection) (CD 12)
Vol. 10 Weihnachtshistorie (Christmas History) (CD 13)
Vol. 11 Matthäuspassion (St Matthew Passion) (CD 14)
Vol. 12 Symphoniae Sacrae III (CD 15–16)
Vol. 13 Johannespassion (St John Passion) (CD 17)
Vol. 14 Symphoniae Sacrae I (CD 18–19)

Die schönsten Lieder, Vol.1 19,90 €

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:10:30 +0200

Selected highlights from the LIEDERPROJEKT alongside captivating new numbers – with songs from the renaissance to traditional folk and children’s songs, from art songs to pop songs. Many highlights of the vocal repertoire are included, creating a true treasury of song, with renowned singers including Jonas Kaufmann, Dorothee Mields, Christoph Prégardien, Anna Lucia Richter, Calmus Ensemble and many others.

For every CD sold, 1 EUR will be donated to projects promoting singing with children.

Die schönsten Lieder, Vol.2 19,90 €

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:10:30 +0200

Selected highlights from the LIEDERPROJEKT alongside captivating new numbers – with songs from the renaissance to traditional folk and children’s songs, from art songs to pop songs. Many highlights of the vocal repertoire are included, creating a true treasury of song, with renowned singers including hristian Gerhaher, Annette Dasch, Nuria Rial and Philippe Jaroussky, Michael Nagy and many others.

For every CD sold, 1 EUR will be donated to projects promoting singing with children.
Distribution: German / Austria / Switzerland only

Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort (Rademann) 19,90 €

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:53:50 +0100

Even today, Protestant church music has been strongly characterized by Johann Sebastian Bach. The "musical preacher" allows the listener to understand both emotionally and rationally the theological message entirely in the spirit of Martin Luther. Therefore, it is is fitting that in 2017 the newly released recording of the Gaechinger Cantorey under the direction of Hans-Christoph Rademann reflects the Reformation in full: The cantata Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild was written for Reformation Day in 1725; the "Lutheran" Mass BWV 236 musically draws to individual parts of the cantata; and the chorale cantata Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort is based on a hymn written by the Reformer.

At the same time, the CD also characterizes the new direction of the Gaechinger Cantorey: For its second CD recording under the direction of Rademann, the choir is accompanied by the Cantorey’s own newly formed baroque orchestra. The CD also features the first recording of a chest organ, commissioned by the Bachakademie, that is a replica from the the organ workshop of the legendary Gottfried Silbermann, a contemporary of Bach.

Exklusive Kinderlieder CD-Sammlung, Vol. 2 19,90 €

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:53:54 +0200

The Lieder project is a co-operative charitable project between SWR2 (Southwest German Broadcasting Company), Carus, over 100 performing artists and now more than 300 children. Following the highly successful "Lullabies" ("Wiegenlieder", 2009) and "Folk songs" ("Volkslieder", 2010), SWR2 and Carus have now turned to the German "Children's songs" ("Kinderlieder"). All of the recordings are being released successively as lieder collections in 3 attractive CD boxes. Each box includes a comprehensive book, with lied texts, source information, and short biographies of the singers and their accompanists. With a colorful combination of child soloists, children's choirs, concert singers and instrumental ensembles, this CD will make not only children want to sing.

Exklusive Volkslieder Sammlung CD Vol. 1 19,90 €

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:34:26 +0200

In 2008 the concert and opera singer Cornelius Hauptmann initiated the charitable "The Lieder project" to further singing with children. The following year the "Wiegenlieder" (lullaby) collection was published. Once again, more than 50 singers have voluntarily, without remuneration, given their voices to sing the most beautiful German folk songs. This project will be continued with two further collections of children’s songs and songs for Christmas. The present collection of the most beautiful German folk songs is sung by leading concert and opera singers, choirs and children. The CD includes an extensive booklet with colour illustrations and song texts with English translations.

Exklusive Wiegenlieder CD-Sammlung Vol. 2 19,90 €

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:45:19 +0200

In conjunction and exclusively for the "Wiegenlieder Project," more than 50 of the most well-known singers from German speaking regions each sang their favorite lullaby for a CD recording. This extraordinary collection of lullabies will appear in two separate, attrative CD cases.

God the Lord is sun and shield Cantata for Reformation Day from 0,00 €

Fri, 29 May 2026 23:33:30 +0200

The cantata Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild was very probably performed for the first time on Reformation Day (31 October) 1725. The opening chorus contains several challenges, with a rapid sequence of vocal entries and intricate writing in which each singer’s voice needs to be secure in order not to fall by the wayside. From "Er wird kein Gutes mangeln lassen" at the latest, it is worth using the coach in slow mode so as not to be caught unawares by the short note values and the unpredictable text underlay.

Simply practice. Anytime. Everywhere.
Whether at home on your tablet or PC or on the road on your smartphone: with carus music, the Choir Coach, you always have your choral works with you to practice! With the carus music choir app, you can listen to your score together with a first-class recording on any device and easily practice your own choir part with a coach. With carus music, your concert preparation is easy, efficient and fun to master!

Performers: Dorothee Mields (soprano), Benno Schachtner (alto), Tobias Berndt (basso) – Gaechinger Cantorey – Hans-Christoph Rademann

Kinderlieder. Deluxe-Box 29,90 €

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:38:06 +0200

Over 90 of the most beautiful German Kinderlieder (children's songs): With a colorful combination of child soloists, children's choirs, concert singers and instrumental ensembles, this CDs will make not only children want to sing. For the first time, all the Kinderlieder of the "Liederprojekt" are being issued in a box set of 3 CDs. This limited special edition is part of the prize-winning “Liederprojekt”, a charity project produced by Carus and Southwest German Radio. For every box set sold, 2 EUR will be donated to projects which promote singing with children.

Kleine geistliche Konzerte I. Complete recording, Vol. 7 19,90 €

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:50:55 +0200

Under the general direction of Hans-Christoph Rademann Carus will realize the first recording of the complete works of Heinrich Schutz by 2017. With a total of 22 CDs and countless concerts the first German composer of European statue will be given a tangible monument. The Kleine geistliche Konzerte, Part 1 is volume 7 of the series and the first of the CDs within the complete recording that present solo concertos by Schutz. With Dorothee Mields, Ulrike Hofbauer and the other soloists the best singers for this early baroque repertoire are performing together on this disc.

Love Songs 19,90 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:57 +0200

Pure listening pleasure: Next to Henry Purcell there is scarcely a composer in the history of music who knew how to set the English language in such an inspired and sensitive manner. Dorothee Mields and the Lautten Compagney, conducted by Wolfgang Katschner, have assembled a number of songs on the theme of love in its various facets: the spectrum ranges from feelings of wild, joyful, ebullience, to the plaintive, melancholy lament of love. Most of the titles on the CD are from the incidental music which Purcell wrote from 1680 to 1695 for theatrical plays which appeared on the stages of London.

Love's Madness 19,90 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:57 +0200

"Love's Madness" is the second CD featuring works of Henry Purcell with the soprano Dorothee Mields and the Lautten Compagney Berlin, under the direction of Wolfgang Katschner. Following the successful "Love Songs" CD (2010), in which the sensuality of love was the focus, "Love's Madness" is concerned with the painfulness of love's delirium. Musically, in so-called "mad songs" love's delirium was expressed effectively, rich with contrasts. Whereas the roots of "mad songs" rests in the tradition of the English folk song and mad songs were already found in some of Shakespeare's works, the actual development of this type began with Henry Purcell's music for the stage, especially his ballad "Bess of Bedlam," which today still is regarded as the prototype for the "mad song."

Madrigals & Wedding Music. Complete recording, Vol. 19 (Rademann) 19,90 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:57 +0200

A new high point in the first Schütz Complete recording: very little secular music by Heinrich Schütz survives today. His songs and wedding music are a precious proof of his masterly madrigalian artistry, a skill which he acquired during his years studying in Venice. Full of emotion and vibrant color, these works show a new and different picture of the composer which make evident his vitality, his frequently playful word-painting and his fine wit. Soloists (including Dorothee Mields and Georg Poplutz) and obbligato instruments - cornetts, violins, trombones, and gambas - combine and intertwine with each other here in captivating melodies.

Mass in G major from 0,00 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:31:27 +0200

As well as the Mass in B minor, Bach composed four further shorter mass settings. Despite their high musical qualities, they are often overshadowed by other church works by Bach. With their six-movement structure, they had their specific liturgical position in church services of Bach's time. But the challenges they present should not be underestimated: anyone who doesn't want to be left behind after the ceremonial opening in the “Cum Sancto Spiritu” needs to be confident of their notes in order to be on the ball in the “in gloria Dei Patris”.

The underlying recording was made using a historical tuning. It sounds approximately a semitone lower than our modern piano tuning.

Performers: Dorothee Mields (soprano), Benno Schachtner (alto), Benedikt Kristjánsson (tenore), Tobias Berndt (basso) – Gaechinger Cantorey – Hans-Christoph Rademann

Musicalischer Seelen-Frieden. Geistliche Konzerte 19,90 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:57 +0200

On the CD Musicalischer Seelen-Frieden Dorothee Mields and the ensemble Hamburger Ratsmusik present several of the most beautiful solo cantatas of the baroque composer Johann Philipp Krieger. Krieger understood how to unite French and Italian elements of style in his music and thus as a composer he was an important role model for the generation in which Bach and Telemann were active. His altogether twenty sacred concertos from the collection "Musikalischer Seelen-Friede", the only edition of Krieger’s sacred music, which was printed in 1990 and 1996, are among the most important contributions to this important genre in his time. Four of these concertos are recorded here for the first time. Some of his most important trios sonatas for violin, viola and basso continuo round out the CD.

Musikalische Exequien und andere Trauergesänge. Complete recording, Vol. 3 (Rademann) from 19,90 €

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:50:55 +0200

Together with Carus-Verlag Stuttgart, under the overall direction of Hans-Christoph Rademann the Dresdner Kammerchor will realize the first complete recording of the works of Heinrich Schütz by 2017. As part 3, the “Musikalische Exequien,” which Schütz composed in 1635/36 for the funeral of his Sovereign Heinrich Posthumus Reuss, will now be released. Further songs of mourning, some for solo voices, round out the CD. Included among these are works which have never been recorded before. In addition to the Dresdner Kammerchor, among others, Dorothee Mields, Harry van der Kamp and Jan Kobow could be engaged for the recording of the complete works. A coproduction with MDR KULTUR.