"Voices in the Night - Choral Works" is a captivating collection of Franz Schubert's choral masterpieces, released in 1997 under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label. This album showcases Schubert's profound ability to blend human voices with the essence of nature and spirituality, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and grand.
The album features twelve tracks, each a testament to Schubert's genius in chamber music and classical piano. From the serene "An die Sonne" to the solemn "Der 23. Psalm," Schubert's compositions weave a tapestry of sound that is both emotionally resonant and technically impressive. The album's duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes offers a substantial journey through Schubert's choral works, performed with precision and passion by the Monteverdi Choir under the direction of John Eliot Gardiner.
This release is a collaboration between some of the most respected names in classical music, including the Monteverdi Choir and conductor John Eliot Gardiner. The ensemble's performance brings out the subtleties and depths of Schubert's compositions, making this album a standout in the classical music genre. Whether you're a longtime fan of Schubert or a newcomer to his work, "Voices in the Night - Choral Works" is a compelling exploration of one of the most influential composers in history.
An die Sonne, D. 439Franz Schubert, The Monteverdi Choir, Malcolm Bilson, John Eliot Gardiner
Gondelfahrer, D. 809Franz Schubert, The Monteverdi Choir, Malcolm Bilson, John Eliot Gardiner
Nachthelle, D. 892Franz Schubert, Robert Johnston, The Monteverdi Choir, Malcolm Bilson, John Eliot Gardiner
Ständchen, D. 920Franz Schubert, Lynette Alcantara, The Monteverdi Choir, Malcolm Bilson, John Eliot Gardiner
Des Tages Weihe, D. 763Franz Schubert, The Monteverdi Choir, Malcolm Bilson, John Eliot Gardiner
Der 23. Psalm, D. 706Franz Schubert, The Monteverdi Choir, Malcolm Bilson, John Eliot Gardiner
Gott in der Natur, D. 757Franz Schubert, The Monteverdi Choir, Malcolm Bilson, John Eliot Gardiner
Nachtgesang im Walde, D. 913Franz Schubert, The Monteverdi Choir, Anthony Halstead, Christian Rutherford, Robert Maskell, Anthony Chidell, Gavin Edwards, John Eliot Gardiner
Sehnsucht, D. 656Franz Schubert, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Gesang der Geister über den Wassern, D. 714Franz Schubert, The Monteverdi Choir, Alan George, Annette Isserlis, Valerie Botwright, Timothy Mason, Ruth Alford, John Eliot Gardiner
Mondenschein, D. 875Franz Schubert, Julian Podger, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Gebet, D. 815Franz Schubert, Angela Kazimierczuk, Lynette Alcantara, Robert Johnston, Noel Mann, The Monteverdi Choir, Malcolm Bilson, John Eliot Gardiner
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