From Thomas Tallis in the Renaissance to Arvo Pärt in the twentieth century, by way of Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Mahler and Gabriel Fauré, we offer you a chance to explore the most famous works in the choral repertoire. A unique traversal of this vast field, guided by state-of-the-art interpretations with outstanding musicians. Quite simply, the best of harmonia mundi . . .
ERNST KRENEK [1900-1991] · Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae Good Friday, Lectio Tertia (5'54) THOMAS TALLIS [c.1505-1585] · Spem in Alium (10'23) HEINRICH IGNAZ FRANZ VON BIBER [1644-1704] · Missa Christe Resurgentis Kyrie (3'11) JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH [1685-1750] · Komm, Jesu Komm, BWV 229 (8'41) · Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 XII. Gloria Patri (2'23) GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL [1685-1759] · Messiah, HWV 56 Part II, Sc. 6, Hallelujah! (3'57) JOSEPH HAYDN [1732-1809] · The Seasons (Die Jahreszeiten) Der Sommer, 19. "Ach, das Ungewitter naht" (Chorus) (3'27) WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART [1756-1791] · Requiem Mass in D Minor, K. 626 III. Sequentia, Lacrimosa dies illa (Chorus) (3'06) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN [1770-1827] · Missa solemnis in D Major, Op. 123 I. Kyrie (11'56) GUSTAV MAHLER [1860-1911] · Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major, "Symphony of a Thousand" Part II, Alles Vergängliche ist nur ein Gleichnis (7'46) JOHANNES BRAHMS [1833-1897] · Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem), Op. 45 IV. "Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, Herr Zebaoth" (Choir) (5'03) GABRIEL FAURÉ [1845-1924] · Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48 III. Sanctus (3'26) JAN PIETERSZOON SWEELINCK · Resveillez-vous, chacun fidèle (5'26) JOHN SHEPPARD [c.1515-1558] · In pace in idipsum (5'29) ANONYMOUS · Hail Mary, Full of Grace (4'28) CLÉMENT JANEQUIN [1485-1558] · Les Cris de Paris (6'23) CATHY BERBERIAN [1925-1983] · Stripsody (11'20) ARVO PÄRT [1935-] · .which was the son of. (7'37) JOHANNES BRAHMS [1833-1897] · Two Motets for mixed chorus, Op. 74 "Warum is das Licht gegeben den Mühseligen" (11'11) HECTOR BERLIOZ [1803-1869] · L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25 Part II, L'adieu des bergers (4'30)