Peter Cornelius: Chorwerke a cappella (CD)

Peter Cornelius (1824-1874)

Stephen Layton

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Requiem "Seele, vergiß sie nicht";Die Vätergruft op. 19; 3 Chorgesänge op. 11; Die Könige op. 8, 3; Zyklus op. 18 "Liebe";Der alte Soldat op. 12, 1; 3 Psalmenlieder op. 13; So weich und warm; Trauerchöre op. 9; Trost in Tränen op. 14

Artists:: Polyphony, Stephen Layton
Label:: Hyperion
Year of recording ca.:: 2000
Item number:: 3330425
UPC/EAN:: 0034571172064
Release date:: 1.12.2000

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Peter Cornelius was born to actor parents and destined from early life to have a career centred on words and music. He had early contact with the stage and dramatic literature, and like others of the time (such as Schumann), Cornelius immersed himself in German literature at an early age. At the same time he developed an interest in music. After early influences from Beethoven and Schubert, and studies of form and the composition of sacred music in Berlin, Cornelius's musical style matured under the tutelage of Liszt in Weimar. On their first meeting Liszt encouraged Cornelius to compose sacred music, however Cornelius then turned to the composition of opera and song whilst developing his natural gift in poetry. Choral works, however, remained an important part of Cornelius's compositions—many with sacred texts. Mention the name Cornelius to most music lovers and their immediate reaction will be 'Isn't he the man who wrote the song heard at Christmas—Three Kings?' Indeed he is and this piece can be heard on track 6 (Drei Könige). However, this disc also explores the other wonderful choral music written by Cornelius. All of these pieces deserve to be heard more!

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'This program offers an exciting trip into what for most listeners will be a world of happy discovery' (Classics Today)

'Polyphony sing with solemn beauty. The sound is sumptuous and richly atmospheric' (The Guardian)

'An appealing collection of choral works from the composer of the celebrated carol, Three Kings from Persian lands afar. Polyphony are perfect advocates of this richly woven choral writing and the solo singing is very fine too' (Gramophone)

'These are superior performances, Layton’s group Polyphony offering refined tone and exceptional precision, together with a careful observation of Cornelius’s dynamics and fluent phrasing' (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Enthusiastically recommended’ (American Record Guide)

Reviews

Gramophone 12/00: "Sehr gut gesungene Werke, insbesondere das Requiem."

Tracklisting
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Disk 1 von 1 (CD)

1 Requiem ("Seele, vergiß sie nicht")
2 Die Vätergruft op. 19
3 3 Chorgesänge op. 11: Nr. 1 Der Tod, das ist die kühle Nacht
4 3 Chorgesänge op. 11: Nr. 2 An den Sturmwind
5 3 Chorgesänge op. 11: Nr. 3 Die drei Frühlingstage
6 Die Könige op. 8 Nr. 3
7 Liebe: Ein Zyklus von 3 Chorliedern op. 18: Nr. 1 Liebe, dir ergeb' ich mich!
8 Liebe: Ein Zyklus von 3 Chorliedern op. 18: Nr. 2 Ich will dich lieben, meine Krone!
9 Liebe: Ein Zyklus von 3 Chorliedern op. 18: Nr. 3 Thron der Liebe, Stern der Güte
10 Der alte Soldat op. 12 Nr. 1
11 3 Psalmlieder op. 13: Nr. 1 Bußlied (nach Psalm 88)
12 3 Psalmlieder op. 13: Nr. 2 An Babels Wasserflüssen (nach Psalm 137)
13 3 Psalmlieder op. 13: Nr. 3 Jerusalem (nach Psalm 122)
14 So weich und warm
15 Trauerchöre op. 9: Ach, wie nichtig, ach, wie flüchtig
16 Trauerchöre op. 9: Nicht die Träne kannn es sagen
17 Trauerchöre op. 9: Mitten wir im Leben sind
18 Trauerchöre op. 9: Grablied
19 Trauerchöre op. 9: Von dem Dome, schwer und bang
20 Trost in Tränen op. 14