J. S. Bach Messe h-Moll, BWV 232 (Auszge)UPC:610 122 STEREO/MONOProduct Details:Label: SOUDGLONA Format: LP, Stereo/Mono compatible Country: Germany Released: 1950 (documentary performance) Genre: Classical / Sacred MusicProduct FeaturesExcerpts from Bachs monumentalMass in B minor, BWV 232Live 1950 documentary recording in the Thomaskirche, LeipzigChoirs: Thomanerchor Leipzig & Dresdner KreuzchorOrchestra: Stadt- und Gewandhausorchester LeipzigConductor:Gnther RaminSoloists: Gertrud Birmele (soprano), Lotte Wolf-Matthus (alto)Continuo: Karl Richter (cembalo), Hannes Kstner (organ)OverviewThis rare 1950 live document commemorates the bicentenary of Bachs death with powerful selections from hisMass in B minor. Ramins interpretation balances the Thomaskirches resonant acoustics with disciplined ensemble precision. Featuring the youthful clarity of the Thomanerchor alongside Dresdens Kreuzchor and the Gewandhaus Orchestra, these excerptsfrom the penitential Kyrie through the triumphant Sanctus and serene Agnus Deioffer a vivid snapshot of mid-century Bach performance practice in Leipzig.Track ListingSide AKyrie I 10:55Christe eleison 5:45Kyrie II 4:20Cum Sancto Spiritu (Gloria) 4:42Side BConfiteor (Credo) 5:40Et expecto resurrectionem (Credo) 2:40Sanctus 5:24Agnus Dei 6:20Dona nobis pacem 3:50Total duration: Side A approx. 25:42 Side B approx. 23:54Key CreditsConductor:Gnther RaminSoprano:Gertrud BirmeleAlto:Lotte Wolf-MatthusCembalo:Karl RichterOrgan:Hannes KstnerChoirs: Thomanerchor Leipzig, Dresdner KreuzchorOrchestra: Stadt- und Gewandhausorchester LeipzigBOX #153