Mendelssohn: Paulus (St. Paul) / complete oratorio
On this CD:
1. Paulus (Saint Paul), oratorio, Op. 36
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by New Berlin Chamber Orchestra
with Mechthild Georg, Bernhard Husgen, Soile Isokoski, Peter Lika, Rainer Trost
Mendelssohn: Paulus (St. Paul) / complete oratorio, Music, Bernhard Husgen, Peter Lika, Felix Mendelssohn, Christoph Spering, Mechthild Georg, New Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Soile Isokoski, Rainer Trost, Choral, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Oratorio
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Mendelssohn In Words And Music
Felix Mendelssohn , Johann Sebastian Bach , Louis de Froment , Aaron Rosand , and Arthur Hannes
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ASIN: B000001KCR
Release Date: 1995-05-01 |
Tracks:
- Overture To 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Op. 21
- Concerto For 2 Pianos In A-Flat Major: Allegro vivace; Presto
- 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' Op. 61: Scherzo
- Song Without Words No. 30 In A-Major, Op. 62 No. 6 'Spring Song'
- Octet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20: Scherzo
- St. Matthew: Chorale
- Hebrides Overture ('Fingal's Cave'), Op. 26
- Symphony No. 3 In A Minor, Op. 56 'Scottish': Vivace non troppo
- Symphony No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 90 'Scottish': allegro vivace
- Symphony No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 90 'Scottish': Con molto moderato
- Overture To 'Calm Sea And Prosperous Voyage,' Op. 27
- Symphony No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 90 'Scottish': Saltarello-presto
- 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' Op. 61: Wedding March
- St. Paul, Op. 36: Dir Herr, Dir Will Ich Michs Ergeben
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 25: Molto allegro con fuoco
- Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegretto non troppo
- Song Without Words No. 23 In C Major, Op. 67 No. 4: 'Spinning Song'
- Symphony No. 3 In A Minor, Op. 56 'Scottish': Allegro un poco agitato
- Overture To 'Ruy Blas,' Op. 95
- 'On Wings Of Song,' Op. 95
- A Midsummer Night's Dream,' Op. 61: Scherzo
- Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro molto appassionata
- Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Andante
- Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro non troppo; allegro molto vivace
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- A superb collection of Mendelssohn
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Mendelssohn: The Masterworks [Box Set]
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ASIN: B00062FLJ2
Release Date: 2004-11-30 |
Customer Reviews:
Uneven quality but great value.......2007-04-30
Brilliant Classics has found a niche with their extremely low-price multi-disc collections of the work of a single composer or performer. The Bach, Mozart and Chopin Complete Editions are legitimately considered to be artistic and economical triumphs. But the Masterworks series are more uneven. Currently available from Amazon France at about a buck per CD, they're still a bargain for those interested in quickly building a music library. But it's worth keeping a few things in mind. Unlike the Bach and Mozart Editions, these are not always historically informed performances. In this Mendelssohn set, the Hanover Band puts in a cameo (in Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), but most of the ensembles use modern instruments, techniques and proportions. This doesn't always work out, as in the case of the ponderously heavy recordings of the String Symphonies by an apparently full complement of Gewandhausorchester Leipzig strings (Mendelssohn likely wrote these early works for a much smaller group). The caliber of the performances varies too, ranging from good to poor, and from marquis musicians such as Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau to a few Dutch who-dats. The chamber musicians generally acquit themselves well (though the Octet recording is marred by an engineering flaw in the last movement, distortion, at least on my copy). But the symphonies suffer from some substandard performances, such as the Italian Symphony's live recording with not only audience noise but also ensemble flaws such as a distracting clarinet squeak in the first movement's recapitulation. Another strike is the lack of program notes. Brilliant's Complete Editions provide a booklet or CD-ROM with program notes, but here you'll need to do your own research.
Despite these shortcomings, this set is still good value (at least at Amazon France's current price of 31 Euros). And it's a fine way to become acquainted with Mendelssohn's music.
A superb collection of Mendelssohn.......2007-03-24
Let me preface this by saying that most of these works were not new to me - I own many other Mendelssohn CDs and have enjoyed his compositions for some time now. Also, this set is available much cheaper elsewhere, particularly from European retailers.
The symphonies are well-performed. 'Reformation' is an inspired live recording. The 12 string symphonies, written in Mendelssohn's youth, are also included. The concertos are exceptional - the violin concerto is as good as you'll find anywhere. The oratorios Elijah and Paulus are included, as well as the complete chamber works and a diverse assortment of choral works. The last few discs include the Lied ohne worte, the epic organ sonatas, and excellent renditions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Fingal's Cave. While there are a few sketchy performances in the choral and chamber works, the performances and recordings are generally very solid, and the body of work couldn't be better.
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Christmas With the Dale Warland Singers
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ASIN: B00009W0HQ
Release Date: 2003-08-05 |
Tracks:
- Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant (He Is Born)
- The Virgin's Cradle Hymn (Dormi, Jesu!)
- Susanni
- Prepare The Way
- Fum, Fum, Fum! From Seven Joys Of Christmas
- Sweet Was The Song The Virgin Sang
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine
- The Holly And The Ivy
- This Endris Night
- Wonder Tidings
- O Little Town Of Bethlehem
- Ai, Nama Mamina From Three Latvian Carols
- The Friendly Beasts
- Carol Of The Bells
- Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen (Lo, How A Rose)
- Huron Carol ('Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime)
- Patapan From Seven Joys Of Christmas
- Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
- Gabriel's Message
- Silent Night
Album Description
The Dale Warland Singers make their debut on Gothic with a beautiful new Christmas CD, featuring imaginative arrangements of carols from around the world. The sound is incomparable!
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Excellent.......2007-01-19
To anyone who appreciates choral music, or even some of you who only like to listen to it during the holidays, this is the album for you. The music is so familiar, but so aesthetically pleasing to listen to. The choir sounds clear and majestic from the clear sounds of the basses to the beautiful pings of the sopranos. Forget the garbbled sounds of Choirs with people who think that singing in Forte the whole way through is beautiful. This is angelic, yet very fun to listen to. Enjoyment for the whole family. 5 Stars
Perfect.......2005-12-02
This CD is worth buying for the track Prepare the Way alone. All the tracks are amazing, but that one is the best.
Classic Dale Warland.......2003-10-31
As has been the case with most DWS recordings, this is truly a classic. Beautifully sung, with new and interesting arrangements of traditional favorites, this disc is a must for all holiday music and DWS fans. Of note are Stephen Paulus' rhythmic "The Holly and the Ivy" and Praetorius' beautiful "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" arranged by Jan Sandström. I highly recommend this recording.
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- Elijah: the most famous Oratorio excepting Handel's Messiah
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Mendelssohn: Elias & Paulus (Box Set)
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ASIN: B00008UANP
Release Date: 2003-04-01 |
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Elijah: the most famous Oratorio excepting Handel's Messiah.......2003-05-18
Here is the bargain of the year.
1) Classical Digest.Com points you to several extremely favorable reviews of this version of _Elijah_, in fact perhaps this performance by Rilling et.al. gets the best reviews overall !
2) Check prices of the other sets: (_Paulus_)+ (_Elijah_) = :(
3) These "Brilliant Classics" disks have the identical sound as the Hannsler original pressings :)
4) But BC licensed them from Hannsler and repackaged the disks (with no libretto booklets, etc) : /
4) ...But opera.standard.edu has the full original (German) text of these and heaven knows how many other operas/oratorios.
5) And then any of those many online sites which translate web pages, instantly would give you downloadable English or whatever text (e.g. freetranslations.com) :)
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ASIN: B0000029NL
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Christmas Echoes, Vol. 2
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ASIN: B000ARFPZ8
Release Date: 2005-09-13 |
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2003 Grammy nominee for Best Choral Performance! An assortment of carols from traditional to modern, in familiar and new arrangements, featuring America's preeminent choral ensemble, which retired in 2004 after a legendary 31 seasons. This album includes a cappella tunes as well as accompaniment for harp, guitar, organ, handbells, and other instruments.
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- A Classic Approach to Mendelssohn
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Mendelssohn: Paulus / Diener, Markert, J. Taylor, Görne: Herreweghe
Philippe Herreweghe , Melanie Diener , Matthias Görne , Annette Markert , and James Taylor II
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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ASIN: B0000007AU
Release Date: 1996-04-10 |
Tracks:
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - Ouverture
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.1 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No. 2 Choral
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.3 Rezitativ (S, B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.4 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.5 Rezitativ & Chor (S, T)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.6 Aria (S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.7 Rezitativ & Chor (T)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.8 Rezitativ & Chor (S, T)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.9 Rezitativ (S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.10 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.11 Rezitativ & Aria (T, B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.12 Rezitativ & Arioso (A)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.13 Rezitativ mit Chor (T, B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.14 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.15 Choral
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.16 Rezitativ (T)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.17 Aria (B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.18 Rezitativ (T, S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.19 Aria mit Chor (B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.20 Rezitativ (S, T)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: First Part - No.21 Chor
Tracks:
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.22 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.23 Rezitativ
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.24 Duettino (T, B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.25 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.26 Rezitativ & Arioso (S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.27 Rezitativ (T) - Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.28 Chor Choral
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.29 Rezitativ (T, B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.30 Duetto (T, B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.31 Rezitativ (S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.32 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.33 Rezitativ (S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.34 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.35 Rezitativ, Aria (T, B) - Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.36 Rezitativ (S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.37 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.38 Rezitativ (S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.39 Cavatine (T)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.40 Rezitativ (S, B)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.41 Chor & Rezitativ (TB)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.42 Chor
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.43 Rezitativ (S)
- Paulus Oratorio Op. 36: Second Part - No.44 Schlusschor
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A Classic Approach to Mendelssohn.......2003-10-23
I think the best way to approach the choral music of Mendelssohn is to forget that he was the darling of Queen Victoria and her court and concentrate on the drama and color inherent in the work. Downplay or even try to kill the sentimentality. It will survive anyway, but almost the more it is stifled, the more successful your performance will be. This may sound like a rather flippant formula, but Philippe Herreweghe must have followed something like it, for his "Paulus" is very exciting, with lots of forward thrust--almost no dawdling over the potentially maudlin--and with the clean, clear textures I admire in his excellent Beethoven Missa Solemnis. The approach accentuates the lightness and rightness of Mendelssohn's orchestration and lends a classical purity to his expert choral and vocal writing.
There are other ways to approach this music, certainly, but for me, Herreweghe's brings out the best qualities of this often very fine work. Harmonia Mundi provides an excellent live recording to top off the proceedings.
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Music for a Great Cathedral
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ASIN: B000025YOR
Release Date: 1996-02-20 |
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- O Sing Joyfully
- I Have Surely Build Thee An House - Chor Of St. Paul's Cathedral/Christopher Dearnley/Barry Rose/Andrew Giles/Alan Green/Maurice Brown..
- O Lord, Look Down From Heaven
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- Turn Thee Again, O Lord, At The Last - Chor Of St. Paul's Cathedral/Christopher Dearnley/Barry Rose/Robert Eaton/Ian Hunter/Ian Thompson...
- Andante in G (From 'A Little Organ Book') - Christopher Dearnley/Chor Of St. Paul's Cathedral/Christopher Dearnley/Barry Rose
- Hymn: Lord Jesus, Think On Me - Geoffrey Shaw/Chor Of St. Paul's Cathedral/Christopher Dearnley/Barry Rose
- Psalms 127 And 128
- My Soul, There Is A Country
- The King Shall Rejoice
- O Lord, Make Thy Servant Elizabeth
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Hallelujah: 35 Great Sacred Choruses
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ASIN: B0001KL4OU
Release Date: 2004-03-23 |
Tracks:
- Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Vivaldi
- Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
- And Then Shall Your Light Break - Mendelssohn
- If Ye Love Me - Tallis
- Hallelujah - Beethoven
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
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- Panis Angelicus - Franck
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- For Unto Us A Child Is Born - Handel
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- Zadok The Priest - Handel
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- He, Watching Over Israel - Mendelssohn
- O, Sacred Head, Sore Wounded - J.S. Bach
- Thine Be The Glory - Handel
- Ave Maria - Rachmaninov
- Gloria - Haydn
- God So Loved The World - Stainder
- Rejoice In The Lord Always - Purcell
- I Was Glad - Parry
- O Taste And See - Vaughan Williams
- O Clap Your Hands - Vaughan Williams
- Song For Athene - Tavener
- The Old Hundredth - Vaughan Williams
- Thou Knowest, Lord - Purcell
- Ode To Joy - Beethoven
- A Gaelic Blessing - Rutter
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Mendelssohn - Paulus / Gritton · Rigby · Banks · Coleman-Wright · BBC · Hickox
Felix Mendelssohn , Richard Hickox , Susan Gritton , Jean Rigby , BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Males , Barry Banks , and Peter Coleman-Wright
Manufacturer: Chandos
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ASIN: B000059LX4
Release Date: 2001-03-27 |
Tracks:
- Part I: 1. Ov - Susan Gritton/Peter Coleman Wright
- Part I: 2. Chor: 'Herr! Der Du Bist Der Gott' - Susan Gritton/Peter Coleman Wright/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 3. Chorale: 'Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr' - Susan Gritton/Peter Coleman Wright/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 4. Recitative: 'Die Menge Der Glaubigen' - Susan Gritton/Peter Coleman Wright
- Part I: 5. Chor: 'Dieser Mensch Hort Nicht Auf Zu Reden' - Susan Gritton/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 6. Recitative And Chor: 'Und Sie Sahen Auf Ihn Alle' - Susan Gritton/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 7. Aria: 'Jerusalem! Jerusalem, Die Du Todtest Die Propheten' - Susan Gritton
- Part I: 8. Recitative And Chor: 'Sie Aber Sturmten Auf Ihn Ein' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 9. Recitative And Chor: 'Und Sie Steingten Ihn' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 10. Recitative: 'Und Die Zeugen Legten Ab' - Susan Gritton
- Part I: 11. Chor: 'Siehe, Wir Preisen Selig' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 12. Recitative And Aria: 'Saulus Aber Zerstorte Die Gemeinde' - Barry Banks
- Part I: 13. Recitative And Arioso: 'Und Zog Mit Einer Schaar Gen Damaskus' - BBC Nat Orch Of Wales/Richard Hickox
- Part I: 14. Recitative With Chor: 'Und Als Er Auf Dem Wege War' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 15. Chor: 'Mache Dich Auf, Werde Licht!' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 16. Chorale: 'Wachet Auf! Ruft Uns Die Stimme' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 17. Recitative: 'Die Manner Aber Die Seine Gefahrten Waren' - Barry Banks
- Part I: 18. Aria: 'Gott Sei Mir Gnadig' - BBC Nat Orch Of Wales/Richard Hickox
- Part I: 19. Recitative: 'Es War Aber Ein Junger Zu Damaskus Mit' - Barry Banks/Susan Gritton
- Part I: 20. Aria With Chor: 'Ich Danke Dir , Herr Mein Gott' - BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part I: 21. Recitative: 'Und Ananias Ging Hin' - Susan Gritton/Barry Banks
- Part I: 22. Chor: 'O Welch' Eine Tiefe Des Reichthums' - BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
Tracks:
- Part II: 23. Chor: 'Der Erdkreis Ist Nun Des Herrn' - Susan Gritton/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part II: 24. Recitative: 'Und Paulus Kam Zu Der Gemeinde' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 25. Duettino: 'So Sind Wit Nun Botschafter' - BBC Nat Orch Of Wales/Richard Hickox
- Part II: 26. Chor: 'Wir Lieblich Sind Die Boten' - BBC Nat Orch Of Wales/Richard Hickox
- Part II: 27. Recitative And Arioso: 'Und Wie Sie Ausgesandt' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 28. Recitative With Chor: 'Da Aber Die Juden Das Volk Sah'n' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part II: 29. Chor And Chorale: 'Ist Das Nicht, Der Zu Jerusalem' - BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part II: 30. Recitative: 'Paulus Aber Und Barnabas Sprachen' - Barry Banks
- Part II: 31. Duet: 'Denn Also Hat Uns Der Herr Geboten' - BBC Nat Orch Of Wales/Richard Hickox
- Part II: 32. Recitative: 'Und Es War Ein Mann Zu Lystra' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 33. Chor: 'Die Gotter Sind Den Menschen Gleich Geworden' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 34. Recitative: 'Und Nannten Barnabas Jupitor' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 35. Chor: 'Seid Uns Gnadig, Hohe Gotter - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part II: 36. Recitative, Air And Chor: 'Da Das Die Apostel Horten' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part II: 37. Recitative: 'Da Ward Das Volk Erreget Wider Sie' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 38. Chor: 'Heir Ist Des Herren Tempel!' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 39. Recitative: 'Und Sie Alle Verfolgten Paulus' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 40. Cavatina: 'Sei Getreu Bis In Den Tod' - Barry Banks/BBC Nat Chor/Adrian Partington
- Part II: 41. Recitative: 'Paulus Sandte Hin, Und Liesse Fordern' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 42. Chor And Recitative: 'Schone Doch Deiner Selbst!' - Barry Banks/
- Part II: 43. Chor: 'Sehet, Welch' Eine Liebe' - BBC Nat Orch Of Wales/Richard Hickox
- Part II: 44. Recitative: 'Und Wenn El Gleich Geopfert Wird' - Susan Gritton
- Part II: 45. Chor: 'Nicht Aber Ihm Allein' - BBC Nat Orch Of Wales/Richard Hickox
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