Description
Sil – A Choral Masterpiece Featuring Works by Jennefelt, Verdi, Rachmaninov, Monteverdi, Hindemith & Brahms | Audio CD
Made in Germany
Product Information
- Artist/Ensemble: Bayerische Singakademie
- Project Title: Sil
- Product Type: Compact Disc (Digital Audio) DDD
- Initiative: cine Initiative of the Bayerischer Musikrat
- Featured Soloist: Thomas Jennefelt (b. 1954)
- Conductor & Artistic Direction:
- Leitung: Kurt Suttner
- Artistic Collaboration: Georg Allescher (also conducts the motets), with vocal coaching by Dietrich Schneider and contributions by Tanja d'Althann, Hartmut Elbert, and Barbara Schneider-Hofstetter
- Co-Production: Bayerischer Rundfunk / Bayerischer Musikrat
- Recording Date: 22nd–25th April 1992
- Recording Location: St. Martin Marktoberdorf, Germany
- Label: Produced and Distributed by the Bayerische Musikakademie, Marktoberdorf
- Additional Credits:
- Organ: Andreas Boltz (on motets)
- Piano (Brahms’ Zigeunerlieder): Martin Unterholzner
- Recording & Editing: Bernhard Albrecht
- Cover Artwork: Peter Loeffler (Regensburg)
- Format: DIGITAL AUDIO (Compact Disc)
- Copyright: Made in Germany – GEMA
Overview
"Sil" is a distinguished choral collection presented by the Bayerische Singakademie, capturing a rich spectrum of choral works ranging from early music to 20th-century compositions. This album features:
- Thomas Jennefelt’s "Fünf Motetten für gemischten Chor und Orgel" (1984), where the organ accompaniment by Andreas Boltz and the expert direction of Georg Allescher create a sublime liturgical atmosphere.
- Giuseppe Verdi’s "O Padre nostro" for 5-part mixed choir, set to a text adapted from Dante Alighieri, which offers an expressive interpretation of sacred prayer.
- Sergej Rachmaninov’s "Ave Maria" for 4-part mixed choir, drawn from "Liturgiya svyatovo Joanna Zlatousta," imbuing the performance with spiritual reverence.
- Claudio Monteverdi’s "Sestina – Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell'Amata," a madrigal cycle for mixed voices based on the poetry of Scipione Agnelli, noted for its emotive depth and intricate counterpoint (duration: 14:33).
- Paul Hindemith’s "Six Chansons" for mixed choir (1939), set to the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke (duration: 7:02).
- Johannes Brahms’ "Zigeunerlieder" (Op. 113) for 4 voices and piano, with an expressive piano accompaniment by Martin Unterholzner (duration: 18:10).
This diverse program not only celebrates the breadth of choral literature but also highlights the impeccable artistry of the ensemble under the visionary leadership of Kurt Suttner and his team.
Product Features
Format & Details
- Audio Quality: Presented in digital stereo, ensuring a clear and immersive listening experience.
- Diverse Repertoire: The album spans from sacred motets and madrigals to romantic and modern choral pieces.
- Expert Collaboration: Involves renowned soloists, instrumentalists, and choral experts, supported by detailed vocal coaching and artistic oversight.
Key Attributes
- Artistic Excellence:
Each work is performed with a high degree of sensitivity and technical precision, revealing the unique character of every composition. - Historical & Cultural Richness:
The repertoire includes works by iconic composers such as Verdi, Rachmaninov, Monteverdi, Hindemith, and Brahms, making this collection a valuable resource for both choral enthusiasts and students of music history. - Production Quality:
Recorded in a state-of-the-art setting at St. Martin Marktoberdorf, the album benefits from meticulous editing and high-fidelity production.
Interesting Facts
- Collaborative Effort:
The project is a product of close collaboration among top-tier choral professionals and institutions, reflecting the strong support of the Bayerischer Musikrat and Bayerischer Rundfunk. - Diverse Musical Eras:
"Sil" bridges the gap between early music traditions and modern choral compositions, offering listeners an expansive journey through time. - Educational Value:
The album serves not only as a performance record but also as a learning tool for vocal technique and choral interpretation, enhanced by detailed stimulus from vocal coaches and conductors.
Track Listing
- Fünf Motetten für gemischten Chor und Orgel (1984)
- Giuseppe Verdi: O Padre nostro (Adapted from Dante Alighieri)
- Sergej Rachmaninov: Ave Maria (from “Liturgiya svyatovo Joanna Zlatousta” Op. 31)
- Claudio Monteverdi: Sestina – Lagrime d'Amante al Sepolcro dell'Amata (Madrigal cycle for mixed voices) – 14:33
- Paul Hindemith: Six Chansons (1939, after poems by Rainer Maria Rilke) – 7:02
- Johannes Brahms: Zigeunerlieder, Op. 113 for 4 voices and piano (Accompanied by Martin Unterholzner) – 18:10
Publishers
This album is co-produced by the Bayerischer Rundfunk and the Bayerischer Musikrat, with production and distribution handled by the Bayerische Musikakademie Marktoberdorf, Kurfürstenstr. 19, 8952 Marktoberdorf.
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