Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Complete Choral Works

bpewien

The choral works of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847) can be regarded as some of the most important contributions to todays big choir repertoire like Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler and many more.

A 10-CD set (which I own too, so I know what I'm talking about) from the dutch label Brilliant Classics contains every work for choir (except Mendelssohn two oratories "Elijah" & "Paulus", they are available on a different 4-CD set by that particular label) written by Mendelssohn in his short but very creative life.
Every cantata, hymn, motet, vesper, magnificat etc. ever written by this genius are on this high quality (and not overly expensive) set.
If you want to get familiar with Mendelssohn choir music (a-cappella, orchestra, + soloists etc.), this set is the best opportunity to do so.
The audio quality is superb, the musical interpretation on an extremely high level.

Performed by the CHAMBER CHOIR OF EUROPE, conducted by Nicol Matt.
Many reknown soloists performing, the orchestral parts being played by the W�rttembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen.

For more infos (CD descriptions, track lists etc.) take a look here

The obligatory question: What do you think?
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SiriusCreations · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

Very nice!
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bpewien · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:59 am Post subject:

I've recently found the bill from the shop I got this compilation from, it cost me only 30�, that's really a cheap price for 10 (ten!) CD's and a very, very, very long running time. Smile

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weaponlordzero · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:29 am Post subject:

Wow! Not only is it great but 10 cd's!!!! I like it!
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Though everything else may appear shallow and repulsive, even the smallest task in music is so absorbing, and carries us so far away from town, country, earth, and all worldly things, that it is truly a blessed gift of God.
-- Felix Mendelssohn

Dragonfly · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:08 am Post subject:

I know it's a late response but the poll option: "Wow, I never knew Mendelssohn wrote so much choral music in his short life. I must hear that!" is what I think about this request,

So I vote Yes too Smile

bpewien · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject:

Wonderful. Any positive answer is a welcome one.
So what's the update on that one, Saffron? Wink

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Saffron · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:12 am Post subject:

It will get added. Probably sometime early next year. Right now I am focusing on Holiday music.
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bpewien · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:39 pm Post subject:

Cool!
You're awesome, Saffron!!! As always... Smile

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Stuka_Kommandant · Cadet 4 Joined: Jun 17, 2010 Posts: 17

*I must hear that!* - AGREE!!!

bpewien · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:32 pm Post subject:

Hm, it's been almost 2 years since I posted this. Did it get added or will we have to wait for a long, long time?
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Luther_III · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:23 am Post subject:

Great suggestion for addition, bp. But it might be a while:

http://adagio.fm/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=293

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basher · Ensign Joined: Oct 14, 2010 Posts: 29

well hopely this gets added when jeric adds next albums... Very Happy

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der_wichtig · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:09 pm Post subject:

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ifich · Lieutenant Commander Joined: Jul 14, 2010 Posts: 410

Thanks Saffron!
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GalFin · Cadet 3 Joined: Jun 02, 2008 Posts: 12 Location: Oulu

After 9 years... I'm happy to inform that I ordered this for adagio.fm. It will be sent in from a seller in Germany so it may take some time...