A Select Annotated Discography of the Choral Works of

by AllenL. Borton

making your choice with a little guidance he following discography has of the kind of performance you will been compiled from several encounter in each case." sources; particularly helpful "Clarity is the watchword in this latest have been the journals version" ~Sadie). Period instruments, but Gramophone and Fanfare, with "modern-sounding, slowish tempos." andT the Index to CD and Record Uses Beyer edition. Recorded at a Reviews from 1987 to the present, performance in the Grand Auditorium de published in each issue of Notes, the la Maison de la Radio RTBF, Brussels, on quarterly journal of the Music Library October 6, 1986. Association. In order to limit the scope Reviewed in Gramophone, April, 1987: 1451 (Stanley Sadie). of this article, only recordings released or reviewed since 1986 have been 2. Teresa Zylis-Gara (s); Oralia included (with but few exceptions). Dominguez (m); Peter Schrier (t); Franz Beyond the individual listings of this Crass (b); South German Madrigal Choir; article, it should be noted that in Consortium Musicum; Wolfgang honor of the bicentenary of Mozart's Gonnenwein. Angel CD2-670l4. ADD. From Angers budget Laser series. death, several recording companies are DDD (digital session recording, engaged in large-scale releases of his mixing! editing, and mastering); ADD 3. Patrizia Pace (s); Waltraud Meier (m); music. One of the most ambitious and (analog session recording, digital Frank Lopardo (t); James Morris (b); notable is that of Philips, whose mixing! editing and mastering); and Swedish Radio Choir; Stockholm Chamber Compete Mozart Edition is projected AAD (analog session recording and Choir; Philharmonic Orchestra; as a 44-volume, 180-CD set. The . Angel CDC-49640. 58 mixing! editing, digital mastering). minutes: DDD. (Also includes Ave verum choral portions of this project have not The format for each individual entry yet been released. InMusic, a monthly corpus, K. 618.) is as follows: "Muti here opts for the Siissmayr [or publication by Schwann, will keep Soloists; choral forces; orchestral 'standard,' version], and he gives a fine readers apprised of Mozart recording forces; conductor. Recording company account of it, with a convincingly news throughout 1991 in a special and catalog number. Timing (if dramatic thrust . . .. There are many column entitled "Wholly Mozart." available); recording process. (Other strong points in this performance . . . but Due to its unmatched popularity works included on recording.) among the many other recordings of the among Mozart's recorded choral Annotation. Siissmayr version on CD there are at least works, the is listed first, Reviews. two or three that strike me as more followed by the major Masses-K.427, compelling" (Freed). "Lovingly and convincingly realized . . . nearly flawless 317, and 337. Other works follow, in Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 K. order. Unless otherwise indicated, choral singing" (Chien). Hathaway finds this perfonnance "superficial." Texts and __-=all=-wc:-=0ro..:ks~ar=eo-'c::.::o~m~pr::.:ao=::c::..:t,--,dis=·",cs==--. --=U:...::n=-:d::.:oe;=-r ___--11--.l.llIngri.clScbmithiiseD-(.s); Catherine translations-included-;-Modern-instrumentsc--.--- the heading for each work, recordings Patriasz (a); Neil Mackie (t); Matthias Reviewed in Fanfare, July! August, are arranged alphabetically by Holle (b); Netherlands Chamber Choir; La 1988: 207 (George Chien); Gramophone, recording company and then by Petite Bande; . March, 1988: 1334 (Alan Blyth); High conductor. Operatic works have not Accent!Hannonia Mundi ACC68645D Performance Review, September, 1988: been included in this research. (LP: ACC8645; cassette: ACC8645MC). 85; Musical America, January, 1989:62-3 Abbreviations used include: 54 minutes. (Thomas Hathaway); News, April al ) In the March, 1988 issue of Stereo Review, s (soprano); m (mezzo); a (contr to; Gramophone, Alan Blyth remarked that 9, 1988: 48; August, 1988: 94 (Richard Freed). t (); br (baritone); b (); "It seems that there is a new recording of this work about every second month . . . . 4. Ileana Cotrubas (s); Helen Watts (a); Borton is Director of Choral Activities at As it happens practically every reading on Robert Tear (t); John Shirley-Quirk (b); Olivet College in Olivet, Michigan, and disc that I know of is more or less worthy Academy and Chorus of St. Martin in the Secretary for the Central Division of of the work in most respects, so it is very Fields; Sir . Argo ACDA. much a case of paying your money and 417133-2ZH. April 1991 I Page 61 "Barenboim and Marriner are top of my list" (Chien). Uses Siissmayr lines are exquisitely and powerfully wonderfully complementary: while edition. sculpted . . . . The choir is superb . . . admiring both, you will know at once Reviewed in Fanfare, July/August, and the recording achieves perfect balance which one you want to live with. My 1989: 200 (George Chien). and clarity of detail between all the forces" choice is for Marriner .... Marriner's (Hathaway). Uses Siissmayr edition. approach, which takes so little for granted, 7. Alliot-Lugaz (s); Visse (a); Hill (t); Reviewed in Fanfare, Marchi April, is always seeking new aper~'us, more Reinhart (b); Choeur Regional Nord-Pas- 1988: 162 (George Chien); Gramophone, translucent textures, comes into its own on de-Calais; La Grande Ecurie et la February, 1988: 1226 (Stanley Sadie); CD" (Finch). Uses Franz Beyer's edition. Chambre du Roy; Jean-Claude Malgoire. Musical America, January, 1989: 62-3 Notes, text, and translation included. CBS MDK 44904 (LP: M 42273). 58 (Thomas Hathaway); Stereo Review, July, Reviewed in Gramophone, September, minutes: DDD. (Also includes Church 1988: 106 (Stoddard Lincoln). 1986: 429 (Hilary Finch). Sonatas, K. 278, 329, and 336.) "When and the 9. Marie McLaughlin, Maria Ewing (s); 5. Tebaldi (s); Barbieri (a); Prandelli (t); released their (t); Cornelius Hauptmann (b); Siepi (b); Chorus and Orchestra; version of the Mozart Requiem in 1984, Bavarian Radio Chorus and Symphony Gantelli. AS=500=~mono).=-======,they=provoked=a=storm=of=controvel'SY=C."",."",--.===Orchestra;=I:;eonard=Bernstein~Deutsche~-- "An exceptionally important document, but no one denied that it was a Grammophon 427353-1GH (cassette:- a fiery and unflinching performance of a performance with a point of view. A point 427353-4GH). 59 minutes: DDD. work he never recorded commercially, of view is precisely what Jean-Claude "If you're looking for a big-hearted, [but] delivered in sound so dim that most Malgoire lacks .... An impression of quasi-nineteenth-century view of this of the interpretation has to be taken on uniformity and blandness ... entirely work, Y()J:i_ may WlirI11 t()13eI'I!ll1~n's 'old~ faith. Indeed, there's so little audible detail unremarkable rearung"-(SChwarz).Canby, fashioned' reading .... I cannot see any that those familiar with Cantelli's style will in the American Choral Review, however, reason, in a heavily populated field, to know nearly as much about the perfor- finds it "quite remarkable," the chorus prefer this version to ... several others" mance before they hear it as after" "simply awesome," and the shaping of the (Blyth). However, "it is, in a word, the (Rabinowitz). Historical release from 1950, choral lines "impeccably controlled." It most persuasive account of this still from a concert at the Edinburgh Festival. "ranks with Corboz among the fastest and problematic work I have ever heard" Reviewed in American Record Guide, fleetest romps through this masterpiece (Freed). "I thought the performance January/February, 1990: 138 (Peter J. ever recorded" (Weber). Period overwhelming, yet it's not something fd Rabinowitz). instruments. want to hear every day" (Lucano). Beyer Reviewed in American Choral Review, edition. Text and translation included; 6. Maria Venuti (s); Ursula Kunz (a); Winter/Spring, 1990: 50 (Edward Tatnall recorded at performances in the Josef Protschka (t): (b); Canby); Fanfare, July/August, 1989: 201 Mosterpfarrkirche, Diessen during July, Windsbacher Knabenchor; Miinchner (J. F. Weber); High Fidelity, November, 1988. Bachsolisten; Karl Friedrich Beringer. 1987: 90-91 (K. Robert Schwarz); Opus, Reviewed in American Record Guide, Bayer BR 100051. 54 minutes: DDD. August, 1987: 47. March/April, 1990: 80 (Ralph V. Lucano); "The principal attraction of Beringer's Fanfare, January/February, 1990: 242; version may well be his all-male choir. . . 8. Yvonne Kenny (s); Sarah Walker (a); Gramophone, October, 1989: 727 (Alan worth a second hearing, but it won't vie William Kendall (t); David Wilson- Blyth); Musical America, July, 1990: 80 for playing time with such formidable Johnson (b); St. John's College Choir, (Paul Moor); Stereo Review, March, 1990: competitors as Schreier (Philips), Guest Cambridge; English Chamber Orchestra; 98 (Richard Freed). (Chandos), or, especially Gardiner George Guest. Chandos CHAN 8574 (LP: (Philips), which remains securely at the ABRD 1269; cassette: ABTD 1269).54 10. (s); (a); minutes: DDD. Wieslaw Ochman (t); (b); "George Guest's [approach represents] State Opera Chorus; Vienna the English cathedral style .... Although Philharmonic Orchestra; Karl B1:ihm. Free Catalog the modem instruments lack the presence 413 553-2GH. Handbells, Plus Handbell Equipment, of period ones, Guest uses the articulations "B1:ihm's 1971 recording comes up with Supplies, Music and Gifts of Classical style to great effect, and his impressive realism on CD with the massed JeffersHan.dbellSllpply~ Ine. overall approach is splendidly vigorous" forces given extra clarity . . . . Weighty PO Box 1728 Irmo SC 29063 (Lincoln). "George Guest's performance of solemnity is the keynote" (Greenfield). 1 (800) JHS • BELL the Requiem is so fine there is little more Text and translation included. to be said about it .... The musical Reviewed in Gramophone, February, 1986: 1060 (Edward Greenfield).

11. Anna Tomowa-Sintow (s); Helga Full-time assistant professor for undergraduate/graduate music Miiller Molinari (a); Vinson Cole (t); Paata Burchuladze (b); Vienna Singverein; education courses and supervising student teaching. Optimum: Orchestra; Herbert Earned Mus. Ed. doctorate. Minimum: Mus. Ed. masters. von Karajan. Deutsche Grammophon Certifiable in IL standard special K-12 music. General music 419610-2GH (LP: 419610-1GH; cassette: experience in elementary and secondary levels required. Choral 41961O-4GH). 52 minutes: DDD. skills desirable. Familiarity with Christian education and "This is Karajan's third commercial recording of the Requiem [May 1985], and Lutheran music. Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings it does not displace memories of his and practices of the Lutheran Church. Applications from women second, taped in 1975 and still available and minorities encouraged. EEO employer. Contact Dr. on DC 2530705" (Ashby). "Surprisingly Evangeline Rimbach, Music Department, Concordia University, passionate and devotional . . . . It River Forest, IL 60305-1499. remains, a big-scale, romantic reading but it is by no means ponderous or inflated as 1 find the Barenboim to be, nor does it indulge in Barenboim's self-conscious

Page 62 I CHORAL JOURNAL effects" (Blyth). Uses Siissmayr edition. 15. (s); (m); Reviewed in Fanfare, Marchi April, Text and translation included. Robert Tear (t); (b); 1987: 174 (Mortimer H. Frank); Reviewed in American Record Guide, Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra; Carlo Gramophone, September, 1986: 426 MarchiApril, 1988: 62 (Arved Ashby); Maria Giulini. EM! CDZ7 62518-2.55 (Richard Osborne); Opera News, February Fanfare, January/February, 1988: 176 minutes: ADD. 14, 1987: 42 (John W. Freeman). (J. F. Weber); Gramophone, May, 1987: "A strong, carefully shaped reading . . . 1585-6 (Alan Blyth). but often sounds as though its emotions are 17. (s); (a); applied rather than felt" (Chien). Louis Devos (t); Roger Soyer (b); Lisbon 12. Wilma Lipp (s); Hilde Rossel­ "Emerges impressively in a crowded Gulbenkian Foundation Chorus and Majdan (a); Anton Dermota (t); Walter market . . . spaciously and deeply felt; . . . Symphony Orchestra; Michel Corboz. Berry (b); Vienna Singverein; Berlin excellent singing from the Philharmonia Erato ECD88157. Philharmonic; . Chorus" (March). Reissue; from the "Corboz's Lisbon recording is, alas, Deutsche Grammophon 423 213-2 GMW. budget Laser series. Siissmayr edition. No faceless to the point of lethargy, its soloists, 65 minutes: ADD. notes. with the exception of Elly Ameling, pale in "Frankly I cannot see the reason for the Reviewed in Fanfare, Marchi April, character, and the church's echo and none­ release of this dreary performance of the 1989: 178 (George Chien); Gramophone, too-clear recording only draw attention to Requiem . . . . Here, unlike in his later January, 1989: 1222 (Ivan March). the short-term expressive emphases" readings, Karajan is almost unbearably (Finch). Text and translation included. ponderous and lacklustre" (Blyth). Reissue 16. Elisabeth Schumann (s); Kerstin Reviewed in Gramophone, September, of an April, 1962 recording. Thorborg (m); Anton Dermota (t); 1986: 429 (Hilary Finch). Reviewed in Gramophone, April, 1988: Alexander Kipnis (b); 1434 (Alan Blyth). Chorus; Vienna Philharmollic Orchestra; 18. (s); Carolyn . EM! (mono) 2907811 (LP; Watkinson (m); Christoph Pregardien (t); 13. Sheila Armstrong (s); Dame Janet cassette: 2907814). Harry van der Kamp (b); The Netherlands Baker (m); (t); Dietrich "This is a less interesting archive Bach Society Collegium Musicum; Fischer-Dieskau (br); John Alldis Choir; discovery than the line up of famous Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra; Ton English Chamber Orchestra; Daniel names might lead us to expect. Mozart's Koopman. Erato/WEA 2292-45472-2 Barenboim. EM! CZS7 62892-2 (2 CDs). Requiem is predominantly a work for (cassette: 2292-45472-4). 47 minutes: 148 minutes: ADD. (Also includes Verdi chorus and orchestra, and adequate as the DDD. Requiem.) recording and choral singing are in this Text and translation included; recorded "The John Alldis Choir is wholly live concert performance, there are at performances in Vredenburg, Utrecht responsive . . . and is also capable of finely modem records of the work which do the during October, 1989. "Intimate, unfussy, disciplined attack. Barenboim is quite whole thing rather better" (Osborne). Text unpretentious reading . . . uses a small willing to alter a speed in the middle of and translation included. Recorded at a orchestra and choir (seven to a part); ... the movement and to 'play' with the music public perfor:Q1ance at the Theatre des textures are exceptionally clear . . . . The as is his wont. If you find that convincing Champs-Elysees, Paris on June 29, 1937. choir is first rate . . . . In the last resort . . . you will find this version interesting, certainly more so than his later EMI recording, which is more idiosyncratic. He also boasts an unrepeatably distinguished Choral Music team of soloists" (Blyth). Reissue from 1972. Wayne State University Reviewed in Gramophone, October, Master Of Music In Choral Conducting 1990: 807 (Alan Blyth).

14. Kathleen Battle (s); (m); Choral Faculty Recent Guest Faculty David Rendall (t); (b); Dennis Tini Brazeal Dennard Robert Harris Chorus and ; Daniel Deborah Smith Malcolm Johns Marilyn Jones Barenboim. EM! CDC 747342-2 (LP: Janice Fulbright Ward Swingle DS-38216; cassette: 4XS-38216). Ass is tan t s "Traditionally old-fashioned" (Freeman). Glenn Carlos, Craig Symons Selected 1990-91 Repertoire "This, make no mistake, is the big-screen , version" (Finch). "In the end this version is Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms for anyone frustrated by the lack of warmth Ensembles Mozart ReqU/em . and humanity in the so-called 'authentic' Concert Chorale Choral Union Orff performances of the Requiem that have Women's Chorale Men's Glee Club Borodin Polovetsian Dances flooded the market of late" (Lincoln). But, Vocal Jazz: New Center Station Hartway Fanfare & Hymn --the-choruS-5;ounds-not-onl¥-ratherlarge-but-- --Sy.mpl:loniC-Cl:lorus-&-O~cl:lest~a'----IBf-ahms Alte-Rh8j3sedy'--I----i also not very cohesive. They shout a lot, the tone is raw, ... This is not a performance I will want to hear again" (Weber). Uses For Information, contact Siissmayr edition. Text and translation Dennis J. Tini, Director of Choral Activities included. Department of Music Scholarships and Reviewed in Fanfare, November/ Wayne State University Financial Aid December, 1985: 212 (J. F. Weber), and Detroit, MI 48202 Available September/October, 1986: 197 (George (313)577-1795 Chien); Gramophone, September, 1986: 429 (Hilary Finch); Gramophone, September, 1985: 389 (LP version Alan Blyth); <'tt» Opera News, February 14, 1987 (John W. Wc:Jyrre SbIe UiYeIsiIy Freeman); Opus, April, 1986: 42; Stereo Review, November, 1986: 166 (Stoddard College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts Lincoln). April 1991 I Page 63 this is not . . . wholly idiomatic Mozart Ferencsik. Hungaroton HCD12038-2. 55 (mono). 75 minutes: ADD. (Also includes playing" (Sadie). "Briefly put, a blood­ minutes. Vivaldi, .) and-thunder baroque thriller. This "Ferencsik's reading is reverential, "The performance overall hints at the recording would serve-and I guess I sometimes a little on the slow side but conductor's legendary demands for mean this disparagingly-as one's first always phrased with meaning. . .. When extensive rehearsal time, in general quite Requiem, particularly for those who don't it comes to the respective choirs, . . . the satisfying" (Weber). Recorded live, March ordinarily like this kind of music" Hungarian Radio sound the largest yet 16, 1962. (Althouse). Siissmayr Edition. their light and flexible singing never gives Reviewed in Digit Audio, December, Reviewed in American Record Guide, the impression of too much weight as 1988: 80; Fanfare, November/December, NovemberlDecember, 1990: 89 (Paul L. sometimes happens" (Blyth). 1988: 2340. F. Weber). Althouse); Gramophone, December, 1990: Reviewed in Gramophone, March, 1246-7 (Stanley Sadie). 1988: 1334 (Alan Blyth). 21. (s); Lucretia West (a); Hans Loeffler (t); Frederick Guthrie (b); 19. Magda Kalmar (s); Klara Takacs (a); 20. Agnes Giebel (s); Marga Hoffgen (a); Vienna Academy Chorus; Vienna State Gyorgy Korondy (t); J6zsef Gregor (b); Josef Traxel (t); Raffaele Arie (b); RAI Opera Orchestra; Herrmann Scherchen. Hungarian=Radio=and~Television=€lhorus;--- Milan=@horus=and=@rchestra;=Sel'giu'====M~'fjC~AFRg-B8~113~(2~C~Di=;·~) .;;:I~-3~EFmsin:;;u~t;;:es;;:::;;AAD~~. ~== Hungarian State Orchestra; Janos Celibidache. Hunt CDLSMH 34025 (Also includes Regina coeli, K. Anh. 118; Ave verum corpus, K. 618; Te Deum, K. 141; Sancta Maria, K. 273; and Haydn, Seven Last Words of Christ [ version]). "Scherchen overlays the work's liturgical qualities with a sense of the dramatic" (Koldys). "Remains a disappointing performance in direct comparison with his earlier version, not to say many other performances made in the meantime" (Weber). Recorded in June, 1958, this was the first commercial reading of the work in stereo. Reviewed in American Record Guide, May/June, 1989: 71-2 (Mark Koldys); Fanfare, March/April, 1989: 225 (J. F. Weber).

22. Leontyne Price (s); Hildegard Rossl­ Majdan (m); (t); Walter Berry (b); Vienna Singverein; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Herbert von Karajan. Melodram MEL 18003 (mono). 70 minutes: AAD. (Also includes , Overture and two arias). "What a different conductor Karajan can be when playing to a responsive audience rather than to his own inanimate conception of recorded posterity . . . uninhibited emotion and tremendously rich sonorities" (Ashby). Recorded live at the Festival, August 24, 1960. Reviewed in American Record Guide, May/June, 1988: 49 (Arved Ashby); Digit Audio, August, 1988: 44; Fanfare, May/June, 1988: 173 (J. F. Weber).

23. (s); Julia Bernheimer (m); Martyn Hill (t); David Thomas (b); The Band and Chorus; Roy Goodman. Nimbus Records NI5241 (cassette: NC5241). 48 minutes: DDD. "World Premiere of the Robbins Landon edition [mostly Siissmayr and Eybler, or pre-Siissmayr]," and played according to eighteenth-century principles at a pitch of A = 430. "The performance is sober to a degree . . . the direction is very sluggish and rhythmically uninteresting" (Sadie). "Something of a disappointment, too much like a competent read-through .... The chorus sounds distant and lacks good diction" (Althouse). Page 64 I CHORAL JOURNAL Reviewed in American Record Guide, Uses the edition by C. R. F. Maunder, 28. Helen Donath (s); (m); November/December, 1990: 89 (Paul L. "which omits sections (including the entire Ryland Davies (t); Gerd Nienstadt (b); Althouse); Gramophone, July, 1990: 261 Sanctus) composed wholly by Siissmayr John Alldis Choir; BBC Symphony (Stanley Sadie). and attempts a more accurate Orchestra; Sir . Philips Silver reconstruction of Mozart's intentions Line 420353-2PM (cassette: 420353-4PM). 24. Margaret Ruth Piitz (s); Julia elsewhere, notably in the Lacrimosa, 54 minutes. Hamari (a); Henrick Gritschnik (t); Ernest whose continuation is quite different from "Sir Colin Davis's long-admired Gerard Schramm (b); Chorus and the familiar version" (Freeman). "The [recording] of 20 years ago, now reissued Orchestra of Turin RAI; Sergiu performance itself is as 'authentic' as on CD, reminds one of Mozart the opera Celibidache. Nuova Era 033.6707 (mono). possible . . . . The performance as a whole composer .... I find it often revealing, 57 minutes: AxD. is fervent and committed . . . this new, always compelling. The choral singing . . . "Adds to his reputation as an pioneering version is an absolute is sure and strong; the solo singing is of a individualist and visionary. Hardly anyone revelation" (Golding). very high order" (Sadie). "Of all the today thinks his approach is 'correct,' but Reviewed in Gramophone, September, Requiems on my shelf which would I it has the great value of making us hear 1984: 359 (Robin Golding); Opera News, choose this evening for pleasure? Colin the piece anew. Conductors like February 14, 1987 (John W. Freeman). Davis on Philips" (Paul L. Althouse, in Furtwangler and Mengelberg are, American Record Guide, November/ generally speaking, more revolutionary 27. Teresa Stich-Randall (s); Ira December, 1990: 90). Modern than Celibidache is here, so I would not Malaniuk (a); Waldemar Kmentt (t); Kurt instruments. Text included. Recorded in place this Requiem on my list of 'Slightly Bohme (b); Vienna State Opera Chorus; 1968. oddball, but Wonderful and Essential Orchestra; Karl Bohm. Reviewed in Gramophone, February, Recordings' " (Althouse). "A mono copy of Philips Legendary Classics (mono) 1988: 1226 (Stanley Sadie). a muddy recording, totally unworthy or 420772-2PLC. 60 minutes: ADD. what might have been done 20 years ago if "It is an impressive reading, though 29. (s); Anne Sofie von someone had really cared" (Weber). whether I would quite call it a Legendary Otter (a); (t); Reviewed in American Record Guide, Classic, fm not so sure ... it is a heavier (b); Monteverdi Choir; January/February, 1989: 71-2 (Paul L. interpretation, with a very prominent ; John Eliot Althouse); Fanfare, September/October, organ, than we usually hear today . . . if I Gardiner. Philips 420 197-2PH (LP: 420 1988: 216 (J. F. Weber). wanted this sort of performance, I think I 197-1PH; cassette: 420 197-4PH). 54 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Kyrie in D 25. Lisa Della Casa (s); Ira Malaniuk (a); would marginally prefer Sir Colin Davis's Anton Dermota (t); Cesare Siepi (b); on the same label, also at mid price, minor, K. 341.) Rating both .recording and performance Vienna State Opera Chorus; Vienna mainly because it is in stereo and better Philharmonic Orchestra; Bruno Walter. recorded" (Blyth). Uses Siissmayr version. excellence, Stoddard Lincoln comments, Nuova Era 2209 (mono). 59 minutes: Recorded in 1958. "'s [approach] APD. Reviewed in Gramophone, May, 1988: represents authentic performance practice "The approach here is, of course, 1632 (Alan Blyth). with period instruments . . . . You soon romantic, larg&scale, full-bodied, and, yes, operatic, but with such conviction and commitment that it sweeps musicological reservations away. Recent recordings of this music, even those basically using the same approach, such as Shaw's (Telarc), Barenboim's (Angel), or Schreier's (Philips), when heard next to either of these Walter performances [the other, The 12th Season also mono, with the New York 7th Annual Summer Choral Holiday Workshop Philharmonic], demonstrate a lack of just July 21-27, 1991 those qualities . . .. The Vienna forces respond magnificently to Walter's urging; comparing their work to Shaw's Atlantans Sir David Willcocks • Jonathan Willcocks • Douglas Morris is a sobering experience . . . . This is a great find" (Moses). However, says Chien, Fathers & Sons: Music of Bach & Bach/Mozart & Mozart/Willcocks & Willcocks this "suffers from all of the pitfalls to Choral Techniques • Conducting Techniques • Vocal Techniques which such a recording is subject . . . sounds twenty years older, not newer, Choral Reading Sessions than it really is ... it simply isn't compelling enough to make one want to Sing with the Festival Choir & Orchestra overlook its considerable liabilities." Open auditions for soloists Recorded on July 27, 1956 at Salzburg. Reviewed in American Record Guide, Explore Green Lake in beautiful Wisconsin July/August, 1989: 66 (Kurt Moses); Fanfare, July/ August, 1989: 200 (George Chien). For free brochure write or call 26. (s); Carolyn Green Lake Festival of Music Watkinson (a); Anthony Rolf&Johnson (t); David Thomas (b); Westminster Cathedral P.O. Box 569 Boys ChOir; Academy of Ancient Music Chorus and Orchestra; Christopher Green Lake, WI 54941 Hogwood. L'Oiseau-Lyre 411 712-20H (LP: 411 712-10H; cassette: 411 (414) 748-9398 712-40H). April 1991 I Page 65 realize that this is a performance that's State Orchestra; . Philips 411 "For a recording of this vintage the going to be hard to equal." Thomas 420-2 (LP: 6514320; cassette: 7337320). sound is very good, showing its age not in Hathaway, however, finds that it sounds "I can think of few [performances], if the remastering but in the singers' like a "make-work project for the studio any, live or on records, that have struck portamento and occasional suggestions of rather than a record of musical events me as being so totally committed to the the Grand Manner. Further, the chorus worth preserving ... [it] seems so didactic spirit of this great work, or have made it (unnamed in the notes, but certainly a that only those especially interested in sound like a finished masterpiece . . . . Viennese group) is more elderly and less period style can anticipate getting much Schreieis performance is a revelation, and perfect in detail than we routinely expect pleasure from it." Uses Silssmayr edition. his recording is the one that I would take these days ... satisfying, but [not] for a Texts and translations included. to my desert island if I had the choice" small library" (Althouse). This Reviewed in Fanfare, J uly/ August, (Golding). Silssmayr edition. performance circulated in the late 50s and 1988: 207 (George Chien); Gramophone, Reviewed in Gramophone, March, early 60s as Vox DL-270. November, 1987: 801 (Stanley Sadie); 1984: 1094 (Robin Golding); Opera News, Reviewed in American Record Guide, Musical America, January, 1989: 62-3 February 14, 1987 (John W. Freeman). January/February, 1989: 71-2 (Paul L. (Thomas Hathaway); Stereo Review, July, Althouse) ; Fanfare, September/ October, 1988: 106 (Stoddard Lincoln). 31. Wilma Lipp (s); Elisabeth Hongen (a); 1988: 216 (J. F. Weber). (t); Ludwig Weber (b); 30. Margaret Price (s); Trudeliese Vienna Symphony Orchestra; Jascha 32. (t); Gerhard Eder (b); Schmidt (m); (t); Theo Horenstein. Preludio PHC 3141 (mono). Vienna Choir Boys; Chorus and Orchestra Adam (b); Radio Chorus; Dresden 56 minutes; ADD. of the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle; members

Master Class in Choral .. Orchestral Conducting Oregon Bach Festival June 23 to July 7, 1991

Helmuth Rilling, artistic director and conductor

Seminars (Graduate Credit available). Conducting: Adv.anced technique, rehearsal and performance procedures, Baroque interpretation and style. Stylistic Interpretation: Interpretive elements unique to the orchestra, e.g. bowing, articulation, phrasing, dynamics, ornamen­ tation, and tempo. Choral-orchestral Performance: Observation of Festival rehearsals and performances by .

"Helmuth Rilling shares insights into the music with rare brilliance" (Oregonian). His knowledge of Baroque repertoire is highly respected worldwide. Festival soloists are major artists from Europe and the ; the choir is a paid, professional ensemble of 54 voices, and instrumentalists come from leading orchestras in the United States and abroad . .other teaching faculty include Richard Clark (University of Oregon), Gordon Paine (California State University Fullerton), and Thomas Somerville (Occidental College). In addition, in residence this year is Ave Sol, a 36-voice choir from the USSR. Its artistic director, Imants Kokars, will give lecture demonstrations about the choral music of Latvia, the Baltic Countries, and Russia. Master Class Repertoire ]. S. Bach: BWV 248; Cantatas I-VI Oregon Bach Festival Concert Schedule includes: }.S. Bach , BWV 243; St. John Passion, BWV 245 Mozart Mass in C Minor, K. 427 Dvorak Dimitrij (Opera performed in concert version) Frederika von Stade: Solo recital and vocal master class Orchestra and chamber concerts, recitals, and lectures

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Page 66 I CHORAL JOURNAL of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and orchestral terms with [Karajan's] and a Symphony; . Deutsche Men's Chorus; Vienna Symphony trifle dull as regards the conducting. In a Grammophon 415919-2 GMF. ADD. Orchestra; Hans Gillesberger. RCA world where there were fewer rivals, this From Deutsche Grammophon's budget 6535-2. 65 minutes: ADD. (Also includes performance would do very nicely, for it "Musikfest" series. Ave verum corpus, K. 618 [arr. has few positive drawbacks . . . . A point Froschauer]; and Haydn, Te Deum in C, in its favour, for some, may be the use of 3. , (s); Hob. XXIIIc:2.) the Beyer 'reforms' " (Blyth). The sound is Peter Schreier (t); Benjamin Luxon (br); "Plenty of life and the sound is excellent excellent, "as we have come to expect from Vienna Singverein; . . . with such realistic recording and Telarc" (Moses). A "traditional" Orchestra; Herbert von Karajan. Deutsche committed music-making, the disc performance, using modern instruments, Grammophon 400067-2. represents excellent value" (March). large choral forces, and opera singers (not One of the earliest compact disc Employs boys voices for soprano and alto Baroque specialists) as soloists. Text and releases, this performance has been lauded solos, resulting "unavoidably in an translation included. as "superlative" and "persistently touched imbalance with the two men" Reviewed in American Record Guide, with greatness" (Osborne). (Hathaway). Uses Siissmayr edition. From May/June, 1987: 43 (Kurt Moses); Reviewed in Gramophone, March, RCA's mid-price Papillon series. Fanfare, March/April, 1987: 169 (George 1983: 1011 (Richard Osborne). Reviewed in Gramophone, November, Chien); Gramophone, May, 1987: 1585-6 1987: 716 (Ivan March); Musical America, (Alan Blyth); Opus, June, 1987: 44; 4. lleana Cotrubas, Kiri Te Kamiwa (s); January, 1989: 62-3 (Thomas Hathaway). Ovation, July, 1987: 34. Werner Krenn (t); (b); John Alldis Choir; New Philharmonia 33. Lynne Dawson (s); Jard van Nes (m); 36. Rachel Yakar (s); Ortrun Wenkel (a); Orchestra; Raymond Leppard. EMI Keith Lewis (t); Simon Estes (b); Kurt Equiluz (t); Robert Holl (b); Vienna CDC7 47385-2. 60 minutes. Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra; Carlo State Opera Chorus; Concentus Musicus "Outstanding. Digitally remastered from Maria Giulini. Sony Classical CD45577 Wien; . a 1974 release, it sounds as good as most (cassette: 40-45577). 60 minutes: DDD. 8.42756. current recordings . . . . Strong but "This extraordinary performance of "My first choice among all recordings supple, well proportioned, and nicely Mozart's Requiem seems almost to come would be Harnoncourt's loving and very balanced . . .. There is excellent singing from another age. I am not really sure just human performance with period from choir and soloists . . . . Highly which age: the Romantics were never instruments and a 52-member mixed recommended" (Weber). "A luxuriant, at quite this romantic . . . it is the slowest chorus" (Ashby). However, especially in times over-indulgent reading" (Finch). version of the Requiem I have ever heard, terms of sound engineering, "this CD is a Text and translation included. by far . . . a marvellously polished and great disappointment" (Horn). Uses Beyer Reviewed in Fanfare, September/ accomplished performance" (Sadie). edition. October, 1986: 197 (J. F. Weber); "Giulini's pacing is so broad that we lose a Reviewed in American Record Guide, Gramophone, October, 1986: 608 (Hilary sense of human engagement" (Althouse). March/April, 1988: 62 (Arved Ashby); Finch). Siissmayr edition. Text and translation Gramophone, May, 1986: 1444 (Geoffrey included. Horn). 5. Edith Wiens, (s); Reviewed in American Record Guide, Laurence Dale (t); Robert Lloyd (b); November/December, 1990: 89 (Paul L. Mass in C Minor London Philharmonic Choir and Althouse); Gramophone, August, 1990: ("The Great"), K. 427 Orchestra; Franz Welser-Most. EMI 400 (Stan,ley Sadie). EMX9516. 56 minutes. 1. Edith Mathis, Helen Donath (s); "As a mid-price CD his recording ... 34. Judith Raskin (s); Florence Kopleff (m); (t); (b); South may indeed have its attractions; in other Ernst Haefliger (t); Thomas Paul (b); German Madrigal Choir; Southwest respects I found it disappointing" (Steane). Cleveland Chorus and Orchestra; George German Chamber Orchestra; Wolfgang From EMf s budget Eminence series. Szell. Stradivarius STR 10006. 71 minutes: Gonnenwein. Angel CD2-67019. ADD. Reviewed in Gramophone, March, ADD. (Also includes Exsultate, jubilate, K. (Also includes Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165, 1988: 1334 (John B. Steane). 165.) sung by Erika Koth.) "A typically admirable Szell From Angel's budget "Laser" series. 6. Agnes Giebel, Evelyn Lear (s); Petre performance . . . one detects a master Munteanu (t); Frederick Guthrie (b); RAI stylist in charge: choral sections are 2. Maria Stader (s); Hertha Topper (m); Rome Chorus and Orchestra; Sergiu transparent, the overall sonority lean, and Ernst Haefliger (t); Ivan Sardi (b); St. Celibidache. Hunt CDLSMH 34024.60 Victorian sentimentality stripped away. Hedwig's Cathedral Choir; Berlin Radio minutes: ADD. Thus the old, familiar Siissmayr version acquires a raw power and expressivity" (Frank). "This is obviously pirated from New Jersey Choral Festival 1991 one of the broadcast SPONSORED BY: APRIL 28, 3:00 pm: VOCAL CHAMBER MUSIC, Newark Museum tapes. Unfortunately, it must be many generations removed from the master" RUTGERS, MAY 3, 9:30 am: SYMPOSIUM (Funding: NJ Committee for the Humanities) The State University "Style and Rhetoric in the Music of Schutz, Bach and Mozart"; "Current Develop­ (Bauman). Live performance of May 9, of New Jersey, ments in Music in Eastern "; Thomas Dunn, Conductor Laureate, 1968. Campus at Newark Handel and Haydn Society, Boston; Alfred Mann, Eastman School of Music; Reviewed in Fanfare, July/August, Wolfgang Unger; 1. Kenneth Wilson, Otto Zitzelsberger, Rutgers University 1989: 200 (John Bauman) and 201 GUEST CONDUCTOR: MAY 5, 3:00 pm: GALA CONCERT, Rutgers University Chorus/Orchestra WOLFGANG Mozart: "Coronation" Mass in C; Bach: Cantata No. 129; Schutz: Psalm 23 - (Mortimer H. Frank). Second Presbyterian Church, James and Washington Sts., Newark, NJ. Funded UNGER the N.J. Council on the Arts /Essex Division of Cultural and Historic 35. (s); (m); University of Leipzig, Germany Further Information: (201) 648-5356 Jerry Hadley (t); (b); NJ Choral Festival, Dr. John E. Floreen, Festival Director Symphony Chorus and Orchestra; Robert Music Dept., Rutgers-Newark, Newark, NJ 07102 Shaw. Telarc CD-80128. 52 minutes: DDD. "This is a disappointing account of the work, unable to compete in choral or April 1991 I Page 67 "Well engineered and transferred. The fine, clean singing from the Monteverdi Reviewed in American Record Guide, performance is also much closer to Choir . . . . This version seems to me March/ April, 1989: 20-21 (Paul L. standard interpretation than the superior in almost every respect ... [it is] Althouse); Digit Audio, January, 1989: 48; Celibidache average" (Weber). Recorded one of the best Gardiner has made for a Fanfare, September/October, 1988: 99 March 26, 1960. long time and may be confidently (Elliott Kaback); Gramophone, November, Reviewed in Fanfare, November/ recommended" (Sadie). "It has never been 1988: 835 (John B. Steane); Ovation, December, 1988: 234 (J. F. Weber). done better' (Weber). Period instruments. January, 1989: 39; Stereo Review, August, Includes text and translation. 1988: 91 (David Hall); Stereophile, 7. Arleen Auger, Lynne Dawson (s); Reviewed in Fanfare, Marchi April, November, 1988: 163. John Mark Ainsley (t); David Thomas (b); 1989: 224 (J. F. Weber); Gramophone, Winchester Cathedral Choir and May, 1988: 1630 (Stanley Sadie); High 12. Krisztina Liiki, Zsuzsanna Denes (s); Winchester College Quiristers; Academy of Performance Review, March, 1989: 83, Kurt Equiluz (t); Robert Holl (b); Vienna Ancient Music; Christopher Hogwood. Stereo Review, January, 1989: 129. State Opera Choral Society; Concentus L'Oiseau-Lyre 425 528-20H (cassette: 425 Musicus Wien; Nikolaus Harnoncourt. 528-40H). 51 minutes: DDD. 10. Barbara Hendricks, (s); Teldec ZK8 43120 (LP: AZ6 43120; "Seems to me one of the most impressive Hans Peter Blochwitz (t); Andreas Schmidt cassette: CY443120). things Christopher Hogwood has done" (b); Leipzig Radio Chorus; Staatskapelle [Comparing with Corboz, Marriner, (Sadie). Appeared under Sadie's "Critics' Dresden; Peter Schreier. Philips 426 Karajan, and Leppard], Harnoncourt's Choice" entry in the December, 1990 273-2PH. 55 minutes: DDD. is certainly the most individual. He Gramophone (p. 1191): "A strong and "From the more traditional camp [Le., insists . . . . The durability of such direct reading . . . distinguished modern instruments] . . . . Some of the interpretations is always difficult to particularly by the soprano of Arleen best things on the record . . . come from gauge . . . . Yet the risks bring their Auger." Maunder edition. the choir" (Sadie). Text and translation rewards and I wouldn't now be without Reviewed in Gramophone, July, 1990: included. this highly-individual version" (Steane). 261 (Stanley Sadie). Reviewed in Gramophone, August, Reviewed in Gramophone, September, 1990: 403 (Stanley Sadie). . 1985: 389, and March, 1986: 1189 (both·· 8. Irmgard Seefried, (s); John B. Steane). (t); Kim Borg (b); 11. Edith Wiens (s); Delores Ziegler (m); Bavarian Radio Chorus and Symphony (t); (br); Mass in C ("Coronation"), K. 317 Orchestra; . Orfeo C 205 Atlanta Symphony Chorus and Orchestra; 891 A (mono). 70 minutes: AxD. . Telarc CD-80150 (2 CDs). 1. Anna Tomowa-Sintow (s); Agnes "This is a completed version of the 58 minutes: DDD. (Also includes .Baltsa (a); Werner Krenn (t); Jose van unfinished Mass, not the score that Beethoven, Missa solemnis in D Major, Dam (b); Vienna Singverein; Berlin Mozart left, as most conductors prefer to Op.123.) Philharmonic Orchestra; Herbert von present . . . . There is no question of "While the Beethoven performance is Karajan. Deutsche Grammophon Galleria comparing this with newer recordings, but somewhat disappointing, the Mozart is a 423 913-2GGA2 (2 CDs). 112 minutes: it's a worthy testimonial to an important total success, superbly performed and AAD. (Also includes Beethoven, Missa conductor' (Weber). Live performance of splendidly recorded . . . . Like Raymond solemnis, Op. 123.) June 20, 1956. Leppard in his 1974 Angel recording, "Excessively hard-driven ... the soloists Reviewed in Fanfare, July/August, Shaw has used an edition of the score that are excellent but the choir no better than 1990: 210 (J. F. Weber). includes only those parts Mozart actually average. And how sternly determip.ed they completed, omitting the last part of the sound, snapping out 'pax' and 'osanna', 9. Sylvia McNair, Diana Montague (s); Credo and all of the Agnus Der' (Hall). almost as if annoyed about it; I can't Anthony Rolfe Johnson (t); Cornelius "The results are not in step with current believe the spirit of Mozart was with them Hauptmann (b); Monteverdi Choir; trends; it has already received some in this" (Steane). "A reading that skims English Baroque Soloists; John Eliot negative notice. I, though, demur, and across the music's surface" (Frank). Reissue Gardiner. Philips 42021O-2PH (LP: find the qualities we used to hear in of a 1966 recording. 420210-1PH; cassette: 42021O-4PH). 54 Mozart performances decades ago-a Reviewed in Fanfare, September/ minutes: DDD .. warmth, sensitivity and attention to detail October, 1989: 132 (Mortimer H. Frank); "Gardiner has made some distinct impossible to achieve at super-fast tempos" Gramophone, February, 1989: 1320 (John improvements (compared with the usual (Althouse). "Shaw's effort is somewhat B. Steane). text) in the completion of Mozart's tighter and crisper than the competition, unfinished accompaniments . . . . Some its recording the most lucid" (Kaback). 2. Kathleen Battle (s); (a); COsta Winbergh (t); (b); Vienna - Recordings Especially Selected For The Choral Director- Singverein; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Herbert von Karajan. Deutsche TAKE 6 • THES~GLESINGERS • THE RITZ Grammophon 419096-2. 67 minutes: THE HI-LOS· THE SINGERS UNLIMITED • THE NYLONS DDD. 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Page 68 I CHORAL JOURNAL succinctly explaining the nature of the "1 could find little to arouse me or even 8. Soloists; Vienna Choir Boys; Chorus event and an English translation of the hold my attention in either the music, the and Orchestra; Hans Gillesberger. RCA homily" (Weber). performance or the recording. It all seems 6724-2-RG. 64 minutes: ADD. (Also Reviewed in Fanfare, September/ rather mechanical, uninspired, and includes Missa in honorem Ssmae Trinitatis, October, 1986: 195 (J. F. Weber); Opera uninspiring" (Hom). Notes, text, and K. 167; and Nocturnes, K. 439,437,346, News, February 14, 1987 (John W. translation included. and 549.) Freeman). Reviewed in Gramophone, July, 1985 "The Vienna Boys are just not my choice (Trevor Harvey) and May, 1986: 1444 in this repertoire, as illogical as that may 3. Edith Mathis (s); Norma Procter (a); (Geoffrey Hom). sound, and their soloists are part of the Donald Grobe (t); John Shirley-Quirk (b); reason. Apart from that, Gillesberger is a . Regensburg Cathedral Choir; Bavarian 7. Jelosits (t); Gerhard Eder (b); Vienna home-grown interpreter, the ensembles are Radio Chorus and Orchestra; Rafael Choir Boys; Vienna Symphony Orchestra; neat, and the sound is good" (Weber). Kubelik. Deutsche Grammophon Uwe Christian Harrer. Philips 411139-1 Reviewed in Fanfare, September/ 419060-2. 59 minutes: ADD. (Also (LP; cassette: 411139-4). October, 1988: 213 (J. F. Weber). includes Missa brevis in C, K. 220; Uses trebles from the Vienna Choir Boys Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165; and Ave verum for the upper solo lines. 9. Joan Rodgers (s); Elisabeth von corpus, K. 618.) Reviewed in Opera News, February 14, Magnus (a); Josef Protschka (t); Laszlo "The sound is superb, . . . the notes. . . 1987 (John W. Freeman). Polgar (b); Choralschola der Wiener are adequate, but no texts are printed; . . . don't hesitate to snap up this bargain" (Weber). From the budget Galleria series. Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, 1988: 173 (J. F. Weber). OBERLIN 4. Edda Moser (s); Julia Hamari (a); Summer 1991 Nicolai Gedda (t); Dietrich Fischer­ Dieskau (br); Bavarian Radio Chorus and Institute of Symphony Orchestra; Eugen Jochum. EMI CDM7 69023-2. 52 minutes. (Also includes Voc'al Performance Pedagogy Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339.) This reveals some "sensitivity and affection, but there's a ponderous quality July 6-13 about some of the slower movements, as though the Archbishop's vestments were Richard Miller, Director beginning to weigh him down . . . . No deferrence to stylistic' authenticity' . . . The Institute of Vocal Pmformance Pedagogy offers a unique opportunity for plush . . . richly expressive, but . . . rather intensive study of technical and practical aspects of performance for voice bass-heavy" (Johnson). teachers, professional singers, choral conductors, coach-accompanists, and Reviewed in Gramophone, June, 1987: college-age voice students. 108, and September, 1987: 393 (both 1 Stephen Johnson). 5. Patrizia Kwella (s); Ulla Groenwold (a); Christoph Pregardien (t); Franz-Josef Selig (b); Cologne Chamber Choir; Cologne Collegium Cartusianum; Peter Neumann. EMI Reflexe CDC 749374-2.54 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337; and Epistle Sonatas, K. 329 and 336.) "The present recording does something 1 have always hoped would be done in a Mozart Mass performance: it includes the epistle sonatas apt to the Masses concerned, Systematic Vocal Technique covers breath management, vocal onset, agility, between the Gloria and the Credo, where sostenuto, vowel definition and modification, vocal registration, the even scale, they would have been given in the original range extension and dynamic control. Salzburg performances. The effect is delightful and appropriate . . . . It is a Guest lectures and recitals persuasive performance on the whole" (Sadie). "Marvelous" (Weber). Period Comments from past participants: instruments. "I have attended numerous workshops, seminars, and masterclasses for the Reviewed in American Record Guide, January/February, 1990: 69 (Thomas F. past 20 years. Finally, Ifound one that, pedagogically, makes sense to me. I hope Marshall); Fanfare, November/December, the Institute will be an annual event. " 1989: 290 (J. F. Weber); Gramophone, "The best professional investment I have ever made, including all previous June, 1989: 76 (Stanley Sadie). graduate studies. " 6. Magda Kalmar (s); Jutta Bokor (a); "The sessions presented the most cogent, logical and practical system ofvocal Attila Fiilop (t); Kolos Kovats (b); Slovak training I have ever encountm'ed. It should be mandatoryfor every voice teacher. " Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra; Janos Ferencsik. Hungaroton/Conifer For a detailed brochure, write to: Ojjice oj Summer Programs, (HCD12513-2. Also includes Schubert, Conservatory oj Music, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OR 44074. 216/775-8044. Mass No.2.) April 1991 I Page 69 Hofburgkapelle; Arnold Schonberg Chor; "The performances leave much to be 400the whole effort seems flat" (Levine). ; Nikolaus desired. . .. Not recommended" (Chien). Reissued from Musical Heritage Society Harnoncourt. Teldec/ ASV 8 43535 (LP: Reviewed in Fanfare, July/August, 1986: MHS 3806. 643535; cassette: 4 43535). 58 minutes: 190 (George Chien). Reviewed in American Record Guide, DDD. (Also includes Vesperae solennes de March/ April, 1987: 35 (Robert Levine); confessore, K. 339.) Missa Solemnis in C, K. 337 Fanfare, March/April, 1987: 169 (George Stanley Sadie notes, "I do not find much Chien). to appeal on this record. Nikolaus l. Christiane Oelze (s); Barbara Holzl (a); Harnoncourt, directing a period Andreas Schulist (t); Joachim Gebhardt (b); 3. Patrizia Kwella (s); Ulla Groenwold (a); instrument orchestra (though not a period­ Miinchner Mottetenchor; Residenz-orchester Christoph Pregardien (t); Franz-Josef Selig voice choir: women rather than boys), Miinchen; Hans Rudolf Zobeley. Calig (b); Cologne Chamber Choir; Cologne seems to strain for effect . . . . I find the . CAL 50872. 57 minutes: DDD. (Also Collegium Cartusianum; Peter Neumann. effect constantly artificial." However, includes Missa brevis in C, K. 257; and EMI Reflexe CDC 749374-2.54 minutes: Lincoln opines that Harnoncourt "applies Regina coeli, K. 276.) DDD. (Also includes Mass in C Maior, the [sharp accentuations and precise "These are fine performances, well sung, K. 317 ["Coronation"]; and Epistle articulation of the Classical period] to the and nicely paced . . . . The choir is a Sonatas, K. 329 and 336.) choral singing, and in such a way that largish one, but it is accurate and "Of Mozart's last two complete Mass they sound natural rather than contrived;" responsive. The soloists . . . are splendid" settings, both written in Salzburg during it is "highly recommended" by McKelvey, (Chien). No texts or translations. his final period in court service there, who finds the performance "incisive, and Reviewed in Fanfare, May/June, 1989: 1779-80, the , K. 317, is insightful;" and Weber ranks it "with the 248 (George Chien). a good deal better known than the Missa best versions of this very popular Mass." solemnis, K. 337. Perhaps justifiably: it Reviewed in American Record Guide, 2. Christa Degler, Maria Taborsky (s); has a freshness and warmth all of its own. September/October, 1988: 69 (John P. Margarete Kissel (a); Richard van But K. 337 does not deserve its neglect" McKelvey); Fanfare, January/February, Vrooman (t); Hartmut Muller (b); Choeur (Sadie). "The sound has much presence, 1988: 173 (J. F. Weber); Gramophone; aeia radio de Salzbourg; Orchestre each moveIllentistrackE;d,' the nofes are July, 1988: 190 (Stanley Sadie); Stereo Camerata Academica du Mozarteum de informative, and texts are printed with Review, May, 1988: 113 (Stoddard Salzbourg; Ernst Hinreiner. A. Charlin translations . . . . Marvelous" (Weber). Lincoln). AMS 65-2. 51 minutes. (Also includes Also see comments uner K. 317. Period Sonata all'epistola, K. 336; and Davidde instruments. 10. Chorale ; Orchestre Paul Penitente, excerpts, K. 469.) , Reviewed in American Record Guide, Kuentz; Paul Kuentz. Tudor 73036 (LP). "This is a lackluster release, sounding as January/February, 1990: 69 (Thomas F. (Also includes Exsultate, iubilate, K. 165; if it comes, as it probably does, from a Marshall); Fanfare, November/December, and Ave verum corpus, K. 618.) student performance in the Mozarteum . . . 1989: 290 (J. F. Weber); Gramophone, June, 1989: 76 (Stanley Sadie).

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Page 70 I CHORAL JOURNAL Mozartians . . . but there is edification and Venite populi, K. 260; Sancta Maria, flutes, and the finale" (Sadie). Placed some pleasure to be derived from it. . . . mater Dei, K. 273; and Ave verum between the Credo and the Sanctus of the The choir (mixed, not boys) sound too corpus, K. 618.) Mass. Period instruments. large and slightly cumbersome, and the "A cheerful, rococo choral offertory" Reviewed in American Record Guide, orchestra too might profitably have been (Sadie). Also see comments under K. 139. November/December, 1990: 87 (Carl more modest in scale .... The recording Reviewed in American Record Guide, Bauman); Gramophone, March, 1990: is acceptable without achieving the January/February, 1990: 70 (Stephen D. 1669 (Stanley Sadie). balance that would have been possible Chakwin, Jr.); Fanfare, July/August, with a smaller group" (Sadie). 1989: 198 (George Chien); Gramophone, Regina Coeli, K. Anh. 118 Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, August, 1989: 350 (Stanley Sadie). 1990: 241; Gramophone, August, 1989: Vienna Academy Chorus; Vienna State 355 (Stanley Sadie). 2. Tallis Chamber Choir; English Opera Orchestra; Rene Leibowitz. MCA Chamber Orchestra; Bernhard Klee. 9816 (2CD). 138 minutes: AAD. (Also Novalis 150064-2. 58 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Requiem in D Minor, K. 626; Missa Brevis in D Minor, K. 65 includes Regina coeli, K. 276; Ave verum Ave verum corpus, K. 618; Te Deum, K. corpus, K. 618; Laudate dominum, from 141; Sancta Maria, K. 273; and Haydn, 1. Helen Donath (s); Annette Markert (a); Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339; Uwe Heilmann (t); Andreas Schmidt (b); Exmltate, iubilate, K. 165; two other Chorus and Orchestra of Radio Leipzig; soprano arias from Masses; and Herbert Kegel. Philips 422 264-2PH (LP: Schuldigkeit [a Singspiel], K. 35.) 422 264-1PH; cassette: 422 264-4PH). 65 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa Regina Coeli, K. 108 Brevis in G, K. 140; and Missa in honorem Ssmae Trinitatis, K. 167.) St. Bartholomew's Hospital Choral "These performances strike me as very Society; Sinfonia of St. Bartholomew; fine . . . . The sound is spacious, well­ Robert Anderson. Abbey (LPB-773 (LP). balanced and has good presence" (Moses). (Also includes God is our refuge, K. 20; Reviewed in American Record Guide, Ergo interest, K. 143; Kyrie, K. 73k [not July/August, 1989: 66 (Kurt Moses); listed in New Grove]; De projundis Gramophone, January, 1989 (Stanley clamavi [New Grove gives as by G. von Sadie). Reutter, copied by Mozart]; Justum deduxit, Dominus [New Grove gives as by 2. Carol Malone (s); Gabriele Eberlin, copied by Mozart]; Ave verum Schreckenbach (a); Karl Markus (t); corpus, K. 618; and Gasparini, Adoramus Walton Groenroos (b); St. Hedwig's te, K. Anh. 109.) • SUPERB SOUND REPRODUCTION Cathedral Choir; Berlin Radio Orchestra; See comments under K. 20. • NO MINIMUM QUANTITIES Roland Bader. Schwann 11544. 62 Reviewed in Fanfare, J uly/ August, • PERSONALIZED SERVICE minutes. (Also includes Missa Brevis, K. 1986: 192 (George Chien). • FAST, ON TIME DELIVERY 258; and Missa Longa, K. 262.) AT COMPETITIVE PRICES "K. 65 was written in 1769 for the pre­ Benedictus Sit Deus, K. 117 Bauer Audio offers a complete service in cas­ Lenten celebrations at Salzburg Cathedral sette duplication, from mastering to labeling. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, Bauer pro­ by the ever-amazing 12-year-old Mozart. Barbara Schlick (s); Cologne Chamber duces audiophile quality that is unmatched at any There is a depth of emotion here that is Choir; Cologne Collegium Cartusianum; price. Request FREE SAMPLE TAPE and experi­ surprising for one so young" (Bauman). Peter Neumann. EM! CDC7 49883-2. 47 ence the difference. Recorded in the Jesus Christus Kirche in minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa West Berlin. solemnis in C Minor ["Waisenhausmesse"], Reviewed in American Record Guide, K. 139.) September/October, 1988: 69 (Carl "The chorus and orchestra seem well Bauman). trained and disciplined and all sound convinced by Neumann's taut direction" 8840 Vallean Ave./Sepulveda, CA 91343 (Bauman). "A rarely heard piece, and Visitors by appointment only Missa in C ("Dominicus"), K. 66 For information call Mozartians will enjoy its second 1 7277 Edith Mathis (s); Rosemarie Lang (a); movement, a charming soprano solo, with Uwe Heilmann (t); Jan-Hendrick Rootering (b); Leipzig Radio Chorus and Symphony Orchestra; Herbert Kegel. Philips 422356-2PH. 63 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa brevis in G, K. 49.) SONG·LEARNING TAPES* See comments under K. 49. . *Copyright 1988 by Hammond Music Service Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, 1990: 241; Gramophone, August, 1989: NEW TECHNOLOGY helps choirs learn music 5 TIMES FASTER! 355 (Stanley Sadie). Perfect for learning , requiems, cantatas· any major work! Inter Natos Mulierum, K. 72 SPECIAL 1/2 PRICE INTRODUCTORY OFFER: Only $115 for a set of four SA T8 master tapes of any major work! Each tape has its part 1. Berlin RIAS Kammerchor; Berlin loud, all other parts soft. Qr, order Song-Learning Tapes· of individual Radio Symphony Orchestra; Marcus Creed. 10169 (cassette: voice parts of any major work for only $10 each, including postage! CC27169). 65 minutes: DDD. (Also SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! Call or write for free demo tape: includes Missa solemnis in C Minor HAMMOND MUSIC SERVICE Toll Free: 1-800-628-0855 ["Waisenhausmesse"], K. 139; Misericordias Domini, K. 222; 235 Mornin side Terrace, Vista, CA 92084

April 1991 I Page 71 Seven Last Words of Christ [oratorio Orchestra; Marcus Creed. Capriccio 10169 3. Barbara Schlick (s); Ulla Groenewold (m); version]) . (cassette: CC27169). 65 minutes: DDD. Markus Schafer (t); (b); "A surprisingly distinctive bonus" to the (Also includes Misericordias Domini, K. Cologne Chamber Choir; Cologne Requiem recording (Koldys). 222; Inter natos mulierum, K. 72; Sancta Collegium Cartusianum; Peter Neumann. Reviewed in American Record Guide, Maria, mater Dei, K. 273; Venite populi, EM! CDC7-49883-2. 47 minutes: DDD. May/June, 1989: 71-2 (Mark Koldys); K. 260; and Ave verum corpus, K. 618.) (Also includes Benedictus sit Deus, K. Fanfare, MarchlApril, 1989: 225 (J. F. "The mass is an astonishing creation for 117.) Weber). a boy of 13" (Chakwin). "Creed sets faster "The soloists are all very fine. The tempos [than Abbado; see next entry] in chorus and orchestra seem well trained Regina Coell, K. 127 almost every number (his performance as a and disciplined and all sound convinced by whole is about five minutes, quicker), and Neumann's taut direction" (Bauman). "As Patrizia Kwella (s); Cologne Chamber I think these tempos are generally better far as K139 alone is concerned, I would. Choir; Collegium Cartusianum; Peter suited to the music. . . . On balance, then, recommend [ this version] as the most Neumann. EMI CDC7 49349-2. I would narrowly choose [Creed's version]; stylish, with the Creed as the preferable of 50 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Litanie and the fact that it offers five additional the other two for those who prefer a de venerabili altaris sacramento, K. 243.) items, all of keen interest, seems to clinch modern-style performance" (Sadie). Period "Notable for the deeply moving singing the matter" (Sadie). "Performances are instruments. of the soprano in the 'Ora pro nobis' and excellent throughout, and the sound is Reviewed in American Record Guide, the melodic and expressive choruses. . . . lifelike and clean" (Chien). Notes, but no November/December, 1990: 87 (Carl [Neumann] resembles Harnoncourt in his texts or translations. Bauman); Gramophone, March, 1990: love of bright, rather brittle choral tone, Reviewed in American Record Guide, 1669 (Stanley Sadie). and in his use of baroque period tuning January/February, 1990: 70 (Stephen D. and bowing .... Neumann's conducting Chakwin, Jr.); Fanfare, July/August, Missa Brevis in G ("Pastoraf'), K. 140 is sensitive to nuance, insistent on 1989: 198 (George Chien); Gramophone, precision, and well-paced" (Marshall). August, 1989: 350 (Stanley Sadie). Helen Donath (s); Annette Markert (a); "Marvelous" (WeDer).· "Warmty ~~~-, Uwe Heilmann (t); Andreas Schmidt (b); ... recommended" (Sadie). 2. Gundula Janowitz (s); Frederica von Chorus and Orchestra of Radio Leipzig;. Reviewed in American Record Guide, Stade (m); Wieslaw Ochman (t); Kurt Herbert Kegel. Philips 422 264-2PH (LP: January/February, 1990: 69 (Thomas F. Moll (b); Vienna State Opera Concert 422 264-1PH; cassette: 422-264-4PH). Marshall); Fanfare, November/December, Chorus; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; 65 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa 1989: 291 0. F. Weber); Gramophone, . Deutsche Grammophon Brevis in D Minor, K. 65; and Missa in July, 1989: 216 (Stanley Sadie). Galleria 427255-2GGA. 45 minutes: ADD. honorem Ssmae Trinitatis, K. 167.) "The performance is spirited, clear­ "These performances strike me as very Missa Solemnis in C Minor textured, shapely in its phrasing, marked fine . . . . The sound is spacious, well­ ("Waisenhausmesse"), K. 139 too by precise and well-focused choral balanced and has good presence" (Moses). singing and superlative women soloists" "So perfunctory are these settings ... that 1. Celina Lindsley (s); Gabriele (Sadie). From a 1977 recording. Notes, no idea is ever really developed" (Sadie). Schreckenbach (a); Werner Hollweg (t); text, and translation included. Reviewed in American Record Guide, Walton Gronroos (br); Berlin RIAS Reviewed in Gramophone, August, July/ August, 1989: 66 (Kurt Moses); Kammerchor; Berlin Radio Symphony 1989: 350 (Stanley Sadie). Gramophone, January, 1989 (Stanley Sadie). Te Deum, K. 141

Vienna Academy Chorus; Vienna State Friendship Ambassadors Foundation Opera Orchestra; Rene Leibowitz. MeA 9816 (2CD). 138 minutes: AAD. (Also includes Requiem in D Minor, K. 626; "A TERRIFIC CONCERT TOUR Regina coeli, K. Anh. 118; Ave verum ... AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!" corpus, K. 618; Sancta Maria, K. 273; and Perform in the United States or throughout the worid with Friendship Ambassadors Haydn, Seven Last Words of Christ Foundation, the leader in international cultural exchanges. [ oratorio version]). "A brief work" (Weber). • Outstanding concert arrangements Reviewed in American Record Guide, • Specialized planning for each ensemble May/June, 1989: 71-2 (Mark Koldys); • Complete handling of ali tour details Fanfare, Marchi April, 1989: 225 (J. F. • Two decades of experience Weber). • 35,000 alumni • Homestays available Missa in Honorem Ssmae Trinitatis • Meet hosts and other musicians ("Trinity Mass"), K. 167 • Programs in: United States Europe 1.Helen Donath (s); Annette Markert (a); . South America Asia Uwe Heilmann (t); Andreas Schmidt (br); Chorus and Orchestra of Radio Leipzig; For more information about group traveL or about hosting a visiting ensemble in Herbert Kegel. Philips 422 264-2PH (LP: the U.S., cali or write: 422 264-1PH; cassette: 422 264-4PH). 65 Friendship Ambassadors Foundation minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa Brevis 273 Upper Mountain Avenue in D Minor, K. 65; and Missa Brevis in G, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 K.140.) 1·800·526·2908 "These performances strike me as very A tax exempt. not-for-proflt service orgonlzatlon. fine . . . . The sound is spacious, well­ balanced and has good presence" (Moses).

Page 72 I CHORAL JOURNAL "Strong choral singing" (Sadie). Texts and Dixit Dominus and Magnificat, Missa Brevis in C translations included. K.193 ("Sparrow"), K. 220 Reviewed in American Record Guide, July/August, 1989: 66 (Kurt Moses); Maria Zedelius (s); Klaus Schneider (t); 1. Edith Mathis (s); Tatiana Troyanos (a); Gramophone, January, 1989 (Stanley Kolner Kammerchor; Collegium Classicum Horst R. Laubenthal (t); Kieth Engen (b); Sadie). Koln; Peter Neumann. Carus 83.103. Regensburg Cathedral Choir; Bavarian 56 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa Radio Chorus and Orchestra; R. Kubelik. 2. Soloists; Vienna Choir Boys; Chorus brevis in F, K. 192; Missa Brevis in D, K. Deutsche Grammophon 419060-2. and Orchestra; Hans Gillesberger. RCA 194; and Sancta Maria, mater Dei, K. 59 minutes: ADD. (Also includes MrMS in 6724"2-RG. 64 minutes: ADD. (Also 273.) C ["Coronation"], K. 317; Exsultate, includes MrMS in C ["Coronation"], K. 317 See comments under K. 192. jubilate, K. 165; and Ave verum corpus, and Nocturnes, K. 439, 437, 346, and Reviewed in American Record Guide, K.618.) 549.) November/December, 1990: 87 (Carl See comments under K. 317. See comments under K. 317. Bauman); Fanfare, March/April, 1989: Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, Reviewed in Fanfare, September/ 222 (George Chien). 1988: 173 (J. F. Weber). October, 1988: 213 (J. F. Weber). 2. Olivia Noel (s); Claire Fiaux (a); Missa Brevis in F, K. 192 Missa Brevis in D, K. 194 Vincent Girod (t); Rene Spalinger (b); Maitrise d'Orbe; Orchestre des Jeunesses 1. Maria Zedelius (s); Hilke Helling (a); 1. Maria Zedelius (s); Hilke Helling (a); Musicales de Geneve; Daniel Varetz. VDE Klaus Schneider (t); Klaus Mertens (b); Klaus Schneider (t); Klaus Mertens (b); 3006 (LP). (Also includes Missa brevis in C Kolner Kammerchor; Collegium Classicum Kolner Kammerchor; Collegium Classicum ["Spaur"], K. 258; and Ave verum corpus, Koln; Peter Neumann. Carus 83.103. Koln; Peter Neumann. Carus 83.103. K.618.) 56 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Dixit 56 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa . "Rough-hewn, poorly balanced, and Dominus and Magnificat, K. 193; Missa brevis in F, K. 192; Dixit Dominus and harshly recorded . . . not recommended" Brevis in D, K. 194; and Sancta Maria, Magnificat, K. 193; and Sancta Maria, (Weber). Public performance recording, mater Dei, K. 273.) mater Dei, K. 273.) ca. 1971. Mechanical faults. "Lovingly-led" (Bauman); "reasonably See comments under K. 192. Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, successful" (Chien). Texts in Latin and Reviewed in American Record Guide, 1985: 208 (J. F. Weber); New Records, German; notes in German, English, and November/December, 1990: 87 (Carl November, 1984: 6. French. Bauman); Fanfare, March/April, 1989: Reviewed in American Record Guide, 222 (George Chien). November/December, 1990: 87 (Carl Bauman); Fanfare, March/April, 1989: 2. Carolyn Dill Smith (s); Marianna 222 (George Chien). Busching (a); Gene Tucker (t); Peter Fay (br); Cathedral of St. Thomas More [Arlington, 2. Maria Zadori (s); (a); Virginia] Orchestra and Choir; Alexander Oliver (t); Laszlo Polgar (b); Haig Mardirosian. Centaur CRC2074. II /. J) us C/.IISSIlOOM SEIl/ES TAl Jeunesses Musicales Chorus; 51 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Tantum Philharmonic Orchestra; Ivan Fischer. ergo, K. 197; and Vesperae de Dominica, Hungaroton/Conifer HCD 12235-2. K. 321.) RCA RL71254. 56 minutes. (Also includes Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339; and Epistle . sonata, K. 224.) Tantum Ergo, K. 197 "Many points in its favour . . . [but] the sort of sound better described as rather Cathedral of St. Thomas More smudgy and somewhat on the dim side" [Arlington, Virginia] Orchestra and Choir; (Harvey). Notes, texts and translations Haig Mardirosian. Centaur CRC2074. included. 51 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa Reviewed in Gramophone, December, brevis in D, K. 194; and Vesperae de 1986: 919 (Trevor Harvey.) Dominica, K. 321.)

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April 1991 I Page 73 Misericordias Domini, K. 222 informative, and texts are printed with Gramophone, July, 1985 (Trevor Harvey) translations . . . . Marvelous" (Weber). and November, 1985: 668 (Roger Fiske); Berlin RIAS Kammerchor; Berlin Radio "Warmly recommended" (Sadie). Opera News, February 14, 1987 (John W. Symphony Orchestra; Marcus Creed. Reviewed in American Record Guide, Freeman). Capriccio 10 169 (cassette: CC27169). January/February, 1990: 69 (Thomas F. 65 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa Marshall); Fanfare, November/December, 2. Regina Schudel (s); Ulla Groenewold (a); solemnis in C Minor ["Waisenhausmesse"], 1989: 291 (J. F. Weber); Gramophone, Peter Maus (t); Berthold Possemeyer (b); K. 139; Inter natos mulierum, K. 72; July, 1989: 216 (Stanley Sadie). RIAS Chamber Choir and Sinfonietta; Venite populi, K. 260; Sancta Maria, Uwe Gronostya. Schwann 11544. mater Dei, K. 273; and Ave verum Missa Brevis in C ("Credo"), K. 257 62 minutes. (Also includes Missa Longa, corpus, K. 618.) K. 262; and Mass in D Minor, K. 65.) "Noble and ingenious ... a Christiane Oelze (s); Barbara Helzl (a); "Gronostay . . . has a comfortable way contrapuntal tour de force written to Andreas Schulist (t); Joachim Gebhardt (b); with these works. He has smooth voices, a impress the court and still able to Munchner Mottetenchor; Residenz­ nice sense of pace, and good balance" impress us for its richness and warmth" orchester Munchen; Hans Rudolf Zebeley. (Weber). Recorded in the Jesus Christus (Sadie). "Sounds eerily like Quam olim Calig CAL 50872. 57 minutes: DDD. Kirche in West Berlin. Abraham from the Requiem" (Chakwin). (Also includes Regina coeli, K. 276; and Reviewed in American Record Guide, "Its melodic anticipation of Beethoven's Missa solemnis in C, K. 337.) September/October, 1988: 69 (Carl Ode to Joy" (Chien). Also see comments "These are fine performances, well sung, Bauman); Fanfare, March/April, 1984: under K. 139. and nicely paced . . .. The choir is a 219 (J. F. Weber). Reviewed in American Record Guide, largish one, but it is accurate and January/February, 1990: 70 (Stephen D. responsive. The soloists . . . are splendid" 3. Olivia Noel (s); Claire Fiaux (a); Chakwin, Jr.); Fanfare, July/August, (Chien). No texts or translations. Vincent Girod (t); Rene Spalinger (b); 1989: 198 (George Chien); Gramophone, Reviewed in Fanfare, May/June, 1989: Maitrise d'Orbe; Orchestre des Jeunesses August, 1989: 350 (Sta?ley Sadiel. 248 (George Chien). Musicales de Geneve; Daniel Varetz. VDE 3006 (LP). (Also includes Missa brevis in C~ Litanie de Venerabili Altaris Missa Brevis in C ("Spaur"), K. 258 ["Sparrow"], K. 220; and Ave verum corpus, K. 618.) Sacramento, K. 243 "Rough-hewn, poorly balanced, and 1. Mitsuko Shirai (s); (a); harshly recorded ... not recommended" Patrizia Kwella (s); Ulla Groenewold (a); Armin Ude (t); Hermann-Christian Polster (Weber). Public performance recording, Christoph Pregardien (t); Franz-Josef Selig (b); (b); Leipzig Radio Chorus; Dresden ca. 1971. Mechanical faults. Cologne Chamber Choir; Collegium Philharmonic Orchestra; Herbert Kegel. Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, Cartusianum; Peter Neumann. EMI Philips 412 232-2PH (LP: 412 232-1PH; 1985: 208 (J. F. Weber); New Records, CDC7 49349-2.50 minutes: DDD. (Also cassette: 412 232-4PH). 48 minutes: DDD. November, 1984: 6. includes Regina coeli, K. 127.) (Also includes Missa Longa, K. 262.) "Many personal touches, noticeable in the "The soloists are competent, the choir Missa Brevis in C orchestration, and there are gems of pure and orchestra are better than that, and the ("Organ Solo"), K. 259 beauty scattered through the service . . . . recording, from a long perspective, is clean [Neumann] resembles Harnoncourt in his and warm" (Chien). "Each movement of Philips 6500867. love of bright, rather brittle choral tone, both Masses is tracked, the notes are RCA RL1254. and in: his use of baroque period tuning adequate, and the familiar text is omitted" and bowing .... Neumann's conducting (Weber). This recording is also available as Venite Populi, K. 260 is sensitive to nuance, insistent on Musical Heritage Society MHS 512048Y. precision, and well-paced" (Marshall). Reviewed in Fanfare, November/ Berlin RIAS Kammerchor; Berlin Radio "The sound has much presence, each December, 1985: 210 (J. F. Weber), and Symphony Orchestra; Marcus Creed. movement is tracked, the notes are March/April, 1988: 162 (George Chien); Capriccio 10169 (cassette: CC27169). 65 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa solemnis in C Minor ["Waisenhausmesse"], K. 139; Misericordias Domini, K. 222; Inter natos mulierum, K. 72; Sancta Maria, mater Dei, K. 273; and Ave verum corpus, K. 618.) "Brilliant ... I enjoyed Creed's strong rhythms and the forthright quality of the singing" (Sadie). Also see comments under K.139. Reviewed in American Record Guide, January/February, 1990: 70 (Stephen D. Chakwin, Jr.); Fanfare, July/August, 1989: 198 (George Chien); Gramophone, August, 1989: 350 (Stanley Sadie). Missa Longa, K. 262

1. Mitsuko Shirai (s); Marga Schiml (a); Armin Ude (t); Hermann-Christian Polster (b); Leipzig Radio Chorus; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Herbert Kegel. Philips 412 232-2PH (LP: 412 232-1PH; cassette: 412 232-4PH). 48 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa brevis in C ["Spaur"], K. 258.)

Page 74 I CHORAL JOURNAL See comments under K. 258. This Regina Coeli, K. 276 solennes de confessore, K. 339; and Ave recording is also available as Musical verum corpus, K. 618.) Heritage Society MHS 512048Y. 1. Christiane Oelze (s); Barbara Halzl (a); "This issue appears attractive on paper, Reviewed in Fanfare, November/ Andreas Schulist (t); Joachim Gebhardt (b); in listening it proves a mixed bag. December, 1985: 210 (J. F. Weber), and Munchner Mottetenchor; Residenz­ Certainly those who approve of period March/April, 1988: 162 (George Chien); orchester Munchen; Hans Rudolf Zobeley. instrument performances will tend to Gramophone, July, 1985 (Trevor Harvey) Calig CAL 50872. 57 minutes: DDD. welcome it . . . . The problems are two. and November, 1985: 668 (Roger Fiske); (Also includes Missa brevis in C, K. 257; First is Cleobury ... [and the second is] Opera News, February 14, 1987 (John W. and Missa solemnis in C, K. 337.) the over-resonant acoustics of King's Freeman). "These are fine performances, well sung, College Chapel which tend to blur the and nicely paced . . . . The choir is a musical lines. The result is performances 2. Regina Schudel (s); Ulla Groenewold (a); largish one, but it is accurate and that are almost antiseptic" (Bauman). Peter Maus (t); Berthold Possemeyer (b); responsive. The soloists . . . are splendid" Reviewed in American Record Guide, RIAS Chamber Choir and Sinfonietta; (Chien). No texts or translations. January/February, 1990: 73 (Carl Uwe Gronostay. Schwann 11544. Reviewed in Fanfare, May/June, 1989: Bauman); Gramophone, September, 1989: 62 minutes. (Also includes Missa Brevis, 248 (George Chien). 523 (Stanley Sadie). K. 262; and Mass in D Minor, K. 65.) See comments under K. 258. 2. Edith Mathis (s); Tallis Chamber Reviewed in American Record Guide, 2. Carolyn Dill Smith (s); Marianna Choir; English Chamber Orchestra; Busching (a); Gene Tucker (t); Peter Fay (br); September/October, 1988: 69 (Carl Bernhard Klee. Novalis 150064-2. 58 Cathedral of St. Thomas More [Arlington, Bauman); Fanfare, March/April, 1984: minutes: DDD. (Also includes Inter natos 219 (J. F. Weber). Virginia] Orchestra and Choir; mulierum, K. 72; Ave verum corpus, Haig Mardirosian. Centaur CRC2074. K. 618; Laudate dominum, from Vesperae Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, K. 273 51 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa solennes de confessore, K. 339; Exsultate, brevis in D, K. 194; and Tantum ergo, iubilate, K. 165; two other soprano arias K.197.) 1. Berlin RIAS Kammerchor; Berlin from Masses; and Schuldigkeit [a Radio Symphony Orchestra; Marcus Singspiel], K. 35.) Creed. Capriccio 10 169 (cassette: Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, CC27169). 65 minutes: DDD. (Also Vesperae de Dominica, K. 321 K.339 includes Missa solemnis in C Minor ["Waisenhausmesse"], K. 139; 1. ; King's College 1. Hilliard Ensemble; King's College Misericordias Domini, K. 222; Inter natos Choir, Cambridge; Cambridge Classical Choir, Cambridge; Cambridge Classical mulierum, K. 72; Venite populi, K. 260; Players; . Angel 49672. Players; Stephen Cleobury. Angel 49672. and Ave verum corpus, K. 618.) 58 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Vesperae 58 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Vesperae "Creed takes this attractive piece just a shade faster than seems to me ideal if its full expressiveness is to be captured" (Sadie). Also see comments under K. 139. 1991 SUMMER WORKSHOP Reviewed in American Record Guide, cfiiCiMati January/February, 1990: 70 (Stephen D. Chakwin, Jr.); Fanfare, July/August, Couege- IN CHORAL CONDUCTING 1989: 198 (George Chien); Gramophone, August, 1989: 350 (Stanley Sadie). aCOnselV~t~!Y JUNE 19 - 23, 1991 THOMAS ELMER 2. KiJIner Kammerchor; Collegium DALE Classicum Kaln; Peter Neumann. Carns WARLAND SPASOFF THOMAS Music Director and Health and lliestyle Director, Chornl StudIes 83.103. 56 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Conductor Consultant CoIlcgc--Conscrvatory of Missa brevis in F, K. 192; Dixit Dominus The Dale Worland Music and Magnificat, K. 193; and Missa Brevis Singers in D, K. 194.) • Conducting Lessons with Chorus: • Lectures: "It is one of Mozart's most pious Dale Warland and Elmer Thomas Dr. Thomas Spasoff sounding choral works and immediately "Health Enhancement - A Personal Choice" * Private Conducting and Coaching: "Stress - Learn to Deal with it Before it Gets You" tugs at the heart strings" (Bauman). Also John Leman and Earl Rivers see comments under K. 192. • Orchestral Conducting for the Choral Conductor: • COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE: Reviewed in American Record Guide, Elmer Thomas For more information or a brochure, contact: November/December, 1990: 87 (Carl Dr. Elmer Thomas Bauman); Fanfare, March/April, 1989: • Daily Rehearsals and Workshop Concert: Director,Choral Studies Dale Warland, Conductor College-Conservatory of Music 222 (George Chien). with The Festival Chorus University of Cincinnati and The Chamber Choir Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0003 3. Vienna Academy Chorus; Vienna on-stage at CCM's Corbett Auditorium 513/556-9422 or 513/556-2696 State Opera Orchestra; Rene Leibowitz. MCA 9816 (2CD). 138 minutes: AAD. (Also includes Requiem in D Minor, K. 626; Regina coe/i, K. Anh. 118; Te Deum, K. 141; Ave verum corpus, K. 618; and Haydn, Seven Last Words of Christ [oratorio version]). "A surprisingly distinctive bonus" to the Requiem recording (Koldys). Reviewed in American Record Guide, May/June, 1989: 71-2 (Mark Koldys); Fanfare, Marchi April, 1989: 225 (J. F. Weber). April 1991 I Page 75 de Dominica, K. 321; and Ave verum 3. Maria Zadori (s); Paul Esswood (a); Chorus and Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis. corpus, K. 618.) Alexander Oliver (t); Laszlo Polgar (b); Philips 412 873-2PH. (Also includes Kyrie, See comments under K. 321. Jeunesses Musicales Chorus; Budapest K. 341; Ave verum corpus, K. 618; and Reviewed in American Record Guide, Philharmonic Orchestra; Ivan Fischer. Exmltate, jubilate, K. 165.) January/February, 1990: 73 (Carl Hungaroton/Conifer HCD 12235-2. "An admirable record from all points of Bauman); Gramophone, September, 1989: 56 minutes. (Also includes Missa brevis in view, it may well owe its reissue [originally 523 (Stanley Sadie). F, K. 192; and Epistle sonata, K. 224.) recorded in 1972] . . . to the identity of its "Many points in its favour . . . [but] the soprano soloist" (Steane). 2. Edda Moser (s); Julia Hamari (a); sort of sound better described as rather Reviewed in Gramophone, March, Nicolai Gedda (t); Dietrich Fischer­ smudgy and somewhat on the dim side" 1986: 1189 (John B. Steane). Dieskau (br); Bavarian Radio Chorus and (Harvey). Notes, texts, imd translations Symphony Orchestra; Eugen Jochum. EMI included. 5. Joan Rodgers (s); Elisabeth von CDM7 69023-2. 52 minutes. (Also includes Reviewed in Gramophone, December, Magnus (a); Josef Protschka (t); Laszlo Mass in C ["Coronation"], K. 317.) 1986: 919 (Trevor Harvey). Polgar (b); Choralschola der Wiener See comments under K. 317. Hofburgkapelle; Arnold-SchOnberg Chor; Reviewed in Gramophone, June, 1987: 4. Kiri Te Kanawa (s); Elizabeth Concentus Musicus Wien; Nikolaus 108, and September, 1987: 394 (both Bainbridge (a); Ryland Davies (t); Harnoncourt. Teldec/ ASV 8 43535 (LP: 6 Stephen Johnson). Gwynne Howell (b); London Symphony 43535; cassette: 4 43535). 58 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Mass in C Major ["Coronation"], K. 317.) See comments under entry for K. 317. Also, "Harnoncourt respects the tradition of inserting the appropriate Gregorian antiphons (or chants) in the Vespers, and how beautifully they are sung under his direction\" (Lincoln) "ThesotifidiSsuperb, the notes are adequate, texts and translations are printed, and each movement is tracked" (Weber). June 17-21 Beginning Choral Conducting - Constantina Tsolainou Reviewed in American Record Guide, Group Techniques for Building Choral Sound - Frauke Haasemann September/October, 1988: 69 (John P. McKelvey); Fanfare, January/February, June 24-28 The High School Choir- William Trego/Nancianne Parrella 1988: 173 (J. F. Weber); Gramophone, Rehearsal Techniques for Directors of Amateur Choirs - Frauke Haasemann July, 1988: 190 (Stanley Sadie); Stereo Review May, 1988: 113 (Stoddard June 30-July 13 Vocal Camp for High Sc11001 Musicians - Constantina Tsolainou Lincoln).

July 1-5 The Childrm's Chorus in the Elementary School- Joan Gregoryk Kyrie in D Minor, K. 341

July 15-19 Beginning Choral Arranging - Alice Parker 1. London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis. Philips 412 Intermediate Choral Conducting - Constantina Tsolainou 873-2PH. (Also includes Vesperae solennes Madrigals and More - Nina Gilbert de confessore, K. 339; Ave verum corpus, K. 618; and Exmltate, jubilate, K. 165.) July 15-26 Reviewed in Gramophone, March, Westminster in Washington: The English Cathedral Tradition 1986: 1189 (John B. Steane). Ronald Arnatt, Robert Lehman 2. Barbara Bonney (s); Anne Sofie von July 22-26 Advanced Choral Writing - Alice Parker Otter (a); Hans Peter Blochwitz (t); Children's Choirs in the Church - Sue Ellen Page Willard White (b); Monteverdi Choir; Youth and Adult Choirs in the Church - Michael Kemp English Baroque Soloists; John Eliot Gardiner. Philips 420 197-2 (LP: 420 CHORAL FESTIV ALS 197-1; cassette: 420 197-4). 54 minutes. (Also includes Requiem in D Minor, July 21-27 July 28-August 3 K.626.) Conductor and repertoire Requiems by Faure and Durujle See comments under entry for K. 626. TO BE ANNOUNCED JOSEPH FLUMMERFELT Reviewed in Stereo Review, July, 1988: 106 (Stoddard Lincoln).. r------detach and mail ------, I SUMMER SESSION 1991 Ave Verum Corpus, K. 618 I WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE • PRINCETON, NJ 08540 1. St. Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Edward Stamer, Director of Continuing Education Society; Sinfonia of St. Bartholomew; I Stephen Peet. Assistant to the Director Robert Anderson. Abbey LPB-773 (LP). I Please send-me a Summer Session catalogue and application (available after February 1). (Also includes God is our refuge, K. 20; I Ergo interest, K. 143; Kyrie, K. 73k [not listed in New Grove]; Regina coeli, I Name K. 108; De projundis clamavi [New Grove I gives as by G. von Reutter, copied by I Street Mozart]; Iustum deduxit, Dominus [New Grove gives as by Eberlin, copied by I . I Mozart]; and Gasparini, Adoramus te, K. ______~u~~-----~I~--.-J Anh. 109.) Page 76 I CHORAL JOURNAL See comments under K. 20. Reviewed in Fanfare, July/August, 1986: 192 (George Chien).

2. King's College Choir, Cambridge; Cambridge Classical Players; Stephen Cleobury. Angel 49672. 58 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Vesperae de Dominica, K. 321; and Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339.) See comments under K. 321. Reviewed in American Record Guide, January/February, 1990: 73 (Carl Bauman); Gramophone, September, 1989: 523 (Stanley Sadie).

3. Swedish Radio Choir; Stockholm Chamber Choir; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Riccardo Muti. Angel CDC-49640. 58 minutes. (Also includes Requiem in D Minor, K. 626.) "For what it's worth, Muti's reading of the Ave verum corpus is the best one that I know" (Chien). Reviewed in Fanfare, July/August, 1988: 208 (George Chien).

4. Berlin RIAS Kammerchor; Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra; Marcus Creed. Capriccio 10169 (cassette: CC27169). 65 minutes: DDD. (Also includes Missa solemnis in C Minor The SICO®H R NY.. ["Waisenhausmesse"], K. 139; Misericordias Domini, K. 222; Inter natos mulierum, K. 72; Sancta Maria, mater an exceptional choral riser. Dei, K. 273; and Venite populi, K. 260.) "Perhaps too tentative" (Chien). Also see You'll appreciate the innovative design, ease of handling and safety of the HARMONY, SICO's 3- or 4-tier Choral Riser. comments under K. 139. Each section is a complete, 4-wheel unit that one person can roll out, Reviewed in American Record Guide, set up, and take down in minutes. Thanks to SICO's quick-release pins, January/February, 1990: 70 (Stephen D. reversing decks and changing configurations is just as easy. And our new Chakwin, Jr.); Fanfare, July/August, lift-assist mechanism enables almost anyone to raise an HARMONY. 1989: 198 (George Chien); Gramophone, As for safety, you'll breathe a lot easier with SICO. Because only the August, 1989: 350 (Stanley Sadie). HARMONY features a permanently attached guard rail, deck-to-deck overhangs, cam locks for tight unit-to-unit connection, and solid SICO 5. Vienna Singverein; Helmuth construction throughout. Save on per-singer costs. Set-up and take-down time. And stage and Froschauer, organ. Deutsche storage space. For a FREE brochure and space analysis, return the cou­ Grammophon 419 096-2 GH. 67 minutes: pon, call or write SICO today. DDD. (Also includes Mass in C ["Coronation"], K. 317.) Functions as Communion motet in a Papal mass recorded live in St. Peter's, Rome. "It's apparently conducted by Froschauer, with organ, not very impressively" (Weber). See comments under K. 317. Reviewed in Fanfare, September/ October, 1986: 195 (J.F. Weber).

6. Regensburg Cathedral Choir; Bavarian Radio Chorus and Orchestra; Rafael Kubelik. Deutsche Grammophon 419060-2. 59 minutes: ADD. (Also includes Mass in C ["Coronation"], K 317; Yes! Please send me a FREE brochure on the SICO HARMONY Choral Riser! Missa brevis in C, K. 220; and Exsultate, Special Markets Division jubilate, K. 165.) Name 7525 Cahill Road. P.O. Box 1169 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 See comments under K. 317. Phone: 1-800-SICO INC Title TWX EDNA 910-576-1771 Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, FAX 612-941-6737 1988: 173 (J.F. Weber).

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April 1991 I Page 77 51 minutes: DDD (Also includes Davidde 10. Choir and Orchestra of St. Augustin 14. Chorale Paul Kuentz; Orchestre penitente, K. 469.) Church, Vienna; Friedrich Wolf. Ophelia Paul Kuentz; Paul Kuentz. Tudor 73036 A "gentle, grave performance . . . OP 67108. 51 minutes: AAD? (Also (LP). (Also includes Mass in C which is very touching" (Sadie). "The Ave includes Laudate Dominum from Vesperae ["Coronation"], K. 317; and Exsultate, verum is authentic, which can't be said for solennes de confessore, K. 339; Schubert, iubilate, K. 165.) a lot of arrangements we've had, but the Mass no. 4 in B-flat, D. 324, and "The performances leave much to be lack of tension makes it seem a little duller Deutsche Messe, D. 872.) desired . . . . The Ave verum corpus is a than the best competitors" (Weber). Texts "An utterly simple and affecting disaster, stretched painfully out of shape .... and translations included. approach to the familiar motet" (Weber). Not recommended" (Chien). Reviewed in Fanfare, May/June, 1989: Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, Reviewed in Fanfare, July/August, 1986: 243 (J.F. Weber); Gramophone, March, 1989: 258 (J.F. Weber). 190 (George Chien). 1989: 1474 (Stanley Sadie). 11. London Symphony Chorus and 15. Maitrise d'Orbe; Orchestre des 8. Vienna Academy Chorus; Vienna Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis. Philips 412 Jeunesses Musicales de Geneve; Daniel State Opera Orchestra; Rene Leibowitz. 873-2PH. (Also includes Vesperae solennes Varetz. VDE 3006 (LP). (Also includes MCA 9816 (2CD). 138 minutes: AAD. de confessore, K. 339; Kyrie, K. 341; and Missa brevis in C ["Sparrow"], K. 220; (Also includes Requiem in D Minor, K. Exsultate, iubilate, K. 165.) and Missa brevis in C ["Spaur"], K. 258.) 626; Regina coeli, K. Anh. 118; Te Deum, Reviewed in Gramophone, March, "Smooth but ponderous" Weber. Public K. 141; Sancta Maria, K. 273; and 1986: 1189 (John B. Steane). performance recording, ca. 1971. Haydn, Seven Last Words of Christ Mechanical faults. [oratorio version]). 12. Vienna Choir Boys; Chorus of the Reviewed in Fanfare, January/February, ~'A little more fussy than the last fine Vienna Hofmusikkapelle; Vienna 1985: 208 (J.F. Weber); New Records, version I heard . . . and the melody seems Symphony Orchestra; Hans Gillesberger. November, 1984: 6. to belong to a solo soprano here" (Weber). RCA 6535-2. 65 minutes: ADD. (Also Reviewed in American Record Guide, includes Requiem in D Minor;K;c626; Nottumos, K.436-439; May/June, 1989: 71-2 (Mark Koldys); and Haydn, Te Deum in C, Hob. Canzonettas, K. 346 and 549 Fanfare, Marchi April, 1989: 225. XXIIIc:2.) 1. Lise Messier (s); Mary Ann Hart (m); 9. Tallis Chamber Choir; English 13. Atlanta Symphony Chorus and Paul Rowe (br); Charles Neidlich, Chamber Orchestra; Bernhard Klee. Orchestra; Robert Shaw. Telarc Marjorie O'Brein, clarinets and basset Novalis 150064-2. 58 minutes: DDD (Also CD-80119. DDD. (Also includes Bach, horns; Mitchell Weiss, basset hom; includes Inter natos mulierum, K. 72; Kyrie eleison and Dona nobis pacem from Raymond Beegle. Arabesque Z 6556. Regina coeli, K. 276; Laudate dominum, and Passion Chorale from 42 minutes. (Also includes miscellaneous from Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. St. Matthew Passion; Beethoven, Haydn vocal quartets.). 339; Exsultate, iubilate, K. 165; two other Hallelujah from Christ on the Mount of Although sung here by a solo ensemble, soprano arias from Masses; and Olives; Berlioz, Shepherds' Farewell from these chamber works can be performed Schuldigkeit [a Singspiel], K. 35.) L'enfance du Christ, and Rex tremendae effectively by small choral forces, as well. from Requiem; Brahms, Wie lieblich sind They feature wind trio accompaniment, deine Wohnungen, from German including one to three basset horns, an JOB ADVERTISEMENT Requiem; Durufle, Sanctus from Requiem; instrument which was a favorite of Manager/Buyer for Choral Music Handel, Hallelujah Chorus and Worthy is Mozart. The ensemble, known as the New Department to purchase music the Lamb from ; Haydn, The York Vocal Arts Ensemble, "is a superbly for inventory using judgement as Heavens are Telling from ; trained group . . . . The recording is to choices of composition, Mendelssohn, Lift Thine Eyes and He likewise clear and clean . . . . Thorough, editorial purity, style, and Watching Over Israel from Eliiah; legible notes . . . are provided, as well as preference of clientele toward Rachmaninoff, Bogoroditse Devo from full texts and translations" (Bauman). certain classes of Vespers.) Reviewed in American Record Guide, classical/sacred music; set "A crash course in choral crowd-pleasers January/February, 1987: 45 (Carl standards as to editorial pu.rity. under one cover as presented in the Bauman). Choose and purchase music unrivaled and unleashed Shaw style" appropriate to certain church 2. Soloists; Vienna Choir Boys; Chorus (Mardirosian) . and Orchestra; Gillesberger. RCA holidays and feasts. Set price Reviewed in Fanfare, Marchi April, and discounts; supervise all 6724-2-RG. (Also includes Mass in C 1986: 276 (Haig Mardirosian); Opus, ["Coronation"], K. 317; and Missa in funtions of department music December, 1986: 44. counselors. 40 hrs. per week, honorem Ssmae Trinitatis, K. 167.) $17,000.00 per yr. Requires "Trifles that add nothing" (Weber). masters degree in music Includes K. 439, 437, 346, and 549. education, keyboard or choral Reviewed in Fanfare, September/ music; one year experience in job Royal Oak First United October, 1988: 213 (J.F. Weber). 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