Kammerchor Der Frauenkirche

Kammerchor der Frauenkirche, Ensemble Frauenkirche Dresden & Matthias Grünert - Cherubini: Sacred Works (2020)

Kammerchor der Frauenkirche, Ensemble Frauenkirche Dresden & Matthias Grünert - Cherubini: Sacred Works (2020)
WEB FLAC (tracks+booklet) - 332 MB | Tracks: 17 | 68:21 min
Style: Classical | Label: Rondeau

The recording in the Frauenkirche, commemorating the destruction of Dresden in 1945, presents largely unknown works by Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). The three compositions – Cum invocarem, Qui habitat and Nunc dimittis – written by Cherubini in Italy during his youth, remained dormant and undiscovered in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris for many years until Michael Pauser recently discovered them during his research work. After more than 200 years, these magnificent works are now being performed again. The Chamber Choir of the Dresden Frauenkirche has succeeded in giving a memorable and impressive concert here.
Matthias Grünert, Dresdner Barockorchester, Kammerchor der Frauenkirche - George Frideric Handel: Jephtha (2009)

Matthias Grünert, Dresdner Barockorchester, Kammerchor der Frauenkirche - George Frideric Handel: Jephtha (2009)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 769 Mb | Total time: 61:15+60:25+39:29 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Carus | # 83.422 | Recorded: 2008

Handel’s work on Jeptha in 1751 was repeatedly delayed as a result of his steadily progressing blindness. Even so, with Jeptha Handel created a musical masterpiece of baroque oratorio, with its great choruses, emotionally expressive arias and gripping ensembles. A fine line up of soloists with the Kammerchor of the Dresden Frauenkirche and the Dresden Barockorchester, conducted by Matthias Grünert, make this another excellent release from Carus, presented as part of their Handel anniversary year celebrations.