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K&K Verlagsanstalt - Oratorios & Masses:
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859)
The Last Judgement
Oratorio "Die letzten Dinge" based on verses from the Holy Scripture
Complete live recording of the original version from 1826, sung in German
Miriam Meyer (Soprano), Ursula Eittinger (Mezzo-Soprano),
Marcus Ullmann (Tenor), Josef Wagner (Bass),
Maulbronn Cantor Choir (Kantorei Maulbronn),
Russian Chamber Philharmonic St. Petersburg.
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
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A concert recording from the church of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
CD Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 81 minutes, KuK 22, ISBN 978-3-930643-22-6, EUR 22,- |
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George F. Handel · Israel in Egypt
Unedited version from 1739 of the English Oratorio HWV 54,
performed according to the traditions of the time
by Miriam Allan & Sarah Wegener (Soprano), David Allsopp (Altus, Countertenor),
Benjamin Hulett (Tenor), Steffen Balbach & Daniel Raschinsky (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
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A concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, Sept. 2009
2--CD-Box Audio, DDD, Duration: c. 96 minutes, KuK 17, ISBN 978-3-930643-17-2, EUR 33,- |
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Superb |
| A superb live recording of an exciting and beautiful performance of one of the greatest and most passionate works from the Baroque era... |
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A "Must Have" |
| A concert experience full of thrilling intensity ... This great-sounding concert recording is necessarily preferable to a studio production. A "must have" for all Handel lovers... |
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Mass in B Minor BWV 232
Performed according to the traditions of the time
with Joanne Lunn (Soprano), Ursula Eittinger (Mezzo-Soprano),
Marcus Ullmann (Tenor), Gotthold Schwarz (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery CD Edition
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A concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, Sept. 2008
2 CD Box, DDD, c. 112 minutes, KuK 43, ISBN 978-3-930643-43-1, EUR 33,- |
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I am bowled over by the quality... Fantastic! |
Yesterday I received the B Minor Mass and I am bowled over by its quality...
Fantastic! As always from K&K... |
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Customer Votes on EMusic |
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This recording is nothing less than superb with ideal balance between chorus and orchestra and with the soloists on pretty much top form throughout... |
| As always this enterprising German company issues beautifully recorded CD sets of choice and eclectic music but it has reverted back to its original oratorio and sacred course with this monumental recording of Bach's sublime B Minor Mass. The recording in the wonderful surroundings of the Maulbronn Monastery is nothing less than superb with ideal balance between chorus and orchestra and with the soloists on pretty much top form throughout. Jürgen Budday conducts with extreme sensitivity throughout and his tempi are extremely well judged especially in the drawn out "Kyrie" and the irrepressible energy of the "Gloria in excelscis Deo" culminating in a "Dona nobis pacem" of almost spine tingling beauty. The chorus sings with knowledgeable integrity whilst all four soloists contribute in their own special way to the performance as a whole with Ursula Eittinger particularly ravishing.... |
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The Power of Handel
George Frideric Handel ~ Best of his glorious Oratorios
Outstanding Extracts with Soloists, Choir & Orchestra from the Oratorios
Jephtha ~ Samson ~ Judas Maccabaeus ~ Saul ~ Belshazzar ~ Solomon ~ Messiah ~ Joshua
Performances in English according to the traditions of the time
with the Maulbronn Chamber Choir and soloists such as Miriam Allan, Nancy Argenta,
Catherine King, Sinéad Pratschke, Melinda Paulsen,
Michael Chance, Mark Le Brocq, Charles Humphries, Christopher Purves,
James Rutherford, Stephen Varcoe a.o. Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
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Recordings of concerts at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, 1998-2008
CD Audio, ca. 82 minutes, DDD, KuK 44, ISBN 978-3-930643-44-8, EUR 22,- |
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George F. Handel · Joshua
Unedited version from 1748 of the English Oratorio HWV 64,
performed according to the traditions of the time
by Miriam Allan (Soprano), David Allsopp (Countertenor),
Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), James Rutherford (Bass)
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
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A concert recording from the basilica of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
2-CD-Box, DDD, ca, 140 min., KuK 07, ISBN 978-3-930643-07-3, EUR 33,- |
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Unique |
| A unique interpretation of a baroque master piece. |
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George Frideric Handel / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Messiah ~ Der Messias K.572
Complete recording of the reorchestration of Handel's English Oratorio HWV 56
Oratorio in three parts by George Fr. Handel in the arrangement of Wolfgang A. Mozart
A performance according to the traditions of the time, sung in German,
with Marlis Petersen (Soprano), Margot Oitzinger (Alto),
Markus Schäfer (Tenor), Marek Rzepka (Bass)
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the basilica
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery
2-CD-Box, DDD, 133 min., KuK 61, ISBN 978-3-930643-61-5, EUR 33,-
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 A superior version of Mozart's unique effort |
| .. This is a superior version of Mozart's unique effort, benefiting from the edge of live performance in a sonically spectacular venue. The booklet is helpful, quoting extensively from a detailed eighteenth century essay on Mozart's effort...read more |
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George F. Handel · Messiah
The complete recording of the English Oratorio HWV 56,
performed according to the traditions of the time
by Miriam Allan (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), Christopher Purves (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from abbey maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, ISBN 3-930643-20-0, ca. 140 min., EUR 33,-
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A rich Messiah of unusually strong impact |
| ... They produced in the hands of conductor Jürgen Budday a rich Messiah of unusually strong impact... aided by fine live engineering in the impressive, sonically clear spaces of Germany's Maulbronn Monastery...read more |
| James Manheim, All Music Guide USA |
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George F. Handel · Belshazzar
The English Oratorio HWV 61 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Miriam Allan (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Patrick van Goethem (Countertenor), Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), André Morsch (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from abbey maulbronn
2-CD-Set, DDD, ca. 150 min, ISBN 3-930643-67-7, EUR 33,-
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George F. Handel · Samson
The English Oratorio HWV 57 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Sinéad Pratschke (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), Raimund Nolte (Baritone), David Thomas (Bass),
Monastery Baroque Orchestra, Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, ISBN 3-930643-62-6, 150 Min., EUR 33,-
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Highly recommended |
| ... The sound in this monastery is excellent. This is a beautiful recording of one of Handel's finest oratorios, and is highly recommended. |
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I could not be happier with these superb recording... |
| I have been listening to the 2 cds of SAMSON quite extensively, and I must say that this recording is truly impressive. I have been extremely pleased with the technical aspects of the recording: it is "clean" and clear with very little extraneous sounds. This addition by K&K Verlagsanstalt to the recorded Handel repertoire is a magnificent model, exemplary of how to bring this monumental work to life for the modern audience. The crisp, clear recording, the excellent engineering, the incredible acoustics, the superb performance make this of the best Handel compact disc I have purchased in a long time. The engineering of this recording is highly commendable! This is a performance to be treasured and is of the highest caliber of historically-informed practice. In sum, I could not be happier with this superb recording...more |
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This music is Handel at his greatest! |
| THIS IS A LIVE RECORDING!!! There is nothing more exciting than listening to a recording of a performance that is taking place at a partiular time. The performers are definitely 'up' for it, as is the conductor. That is one reason why I LOVE these Maulbronn records... There are some really tuneful and lively Handelian tunes in this oratorio; some of which are: "Return O God of Hosts" Chance and the chorus- "How Willing My Paternal Love" Raimond Nolte (baritone)- "Ye Sons of Israel, Now Lament" Chance-and it concludes with the familiar chorus: "Let the Celestial concerts all Unite". This music is Handel at his greatest! |
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George F. Handel · Jephtha
The English Oratorio HWV 70 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Emma Kirkby (Soprano), Melinda Paulsen (Mezzo-Soprano),
Charles Humphries (Countertenor), Julian Podger (Tenor), Stephen Varcoe (Bass),
Monastery Baroque Orchestra, Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, 150 min, KuK 60, ISBN 3-930643-60-X, EUR 33,-
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Clear and beautiful |
| In this public performance of his last oratorio, recorded and performed at the church of monastery Maulbronn in Germany, the sound is very clear and beautiful...This K&K issue is pleasurable a worthwhile addition to the work´s discography... |
| John T. Hughes, International Record Review |
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George F. Handel · Saul
The English Oratorio HWV 53 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Nancy Argenta (Soprano), Laurie Reviol (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), Michael Berner (Tenor), Stephen Varcoe (Bass), Steffen Balbach (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, ISBN 3-930643-83-9, 150 Min., EUR 33,-
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A superb listening treat |
| LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM MAULBRONN BRINGS 'SAUL' TO LIFE! I have just finished listening to the oratorio 'SAUL' from Maulbronn conducted by Jurgen Budday. It leaves me breathless with it's high drama and excellent singing. The fact that this is a LIVE performance makes it all the more exciting to hear... This is a superb listening treat! |
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George F. Handel · Judas Maccabaeus
The English Oratorio HWV 63 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Sinéad Pratschke (Soprano), Catherine King (Mezzo-Soprano),
Charles Humphries (Countertenor), Mark Le Brocq (Tenor), Christopher Purves (Bass),
Musica Florea Prag, Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
double-cd-box, 150 min, ISBN 3-930643-71-5, EUR 33,-
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Excellent recording |
| "This is an excellent recording of one of Handel's best and most popular oratorios, and is highly recommended..." |
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George F. Handel · Solomon
The English Oratorio HWV 67 performed according to the traditions of the time
by Nancy Argenta (Soprano), Laurie Reviol (Soprano), Michael Chance (Countertenor),
Julian Podger (Tenor), Steffen Balbach (Bass),
Hanoverian Court Orchestra (Hannoversche Hofkapelle),
Maulbronn Chamber Choir (Maulbronner Kammerchor).
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
double-cd-box, DDD, ca. 150 min, ISBN 3-930643-73-1, EUR 33,-
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I assure you that all Oratorios from Maulbronn are first-rate |
| This CD is the first one that I heard from Maulbronn and I was stunned by the entire performance! It was exciting both vocally and instrumentally; I found it impossible to pause even for sustenance. Jurgen Budday has assembled a great lineup of soloists who projected their respective roles perfectly. For the most part the words of the chorus were understandable and created the proper dramatic tension. Michael Chance as Solomon displayed his usual skill in getting inside the role and the songs. The scene with the 2 harlots who were both claiming the same child was compellingly realistic. So many great songs by Handel on this disc I wouldn't want to have missed it! Since then I have purchased 4 more Oratorios from Maulbronn. I assure you that they are all first-rate! |
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Oratorio in two movements
F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy · ELIJAH
performed by Peter Lika, Heidi Elisabeth Meier,
Jolantha Michalska-Taliaferro, Hans Peter Blochwitz,
Maulbronn Cantor Choir (Kantorei Maulbronn),
Members of the SWR-symphony-orchestra Baden-Baden & Freiburg
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the abbey at minster Maulbronn
2 CDs, DDD, 136 min., ISBN 3-930643-78-2, EUR 33,-
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G. Rossini · Stabat Mater (oratorio)
& C. Gounod · Missa Solemnis
performed by the Maulbronn Cantor Choir (Kantorei Maulbronn),
Svetlana Strezeva, Jolanta Michalska-Taliaferro, Willi Stein, Nikita Storojev
and members of the SWR-symphony-orchestra Baden-Baden & Freiburg.
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the convent church in Maulbronn
2-CD-Box, DDD, ca. 130 Min., ISBN 3-930643-63-4, EUR 33,-
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Oratorium in Four Parts
Max Bruch · MOSES
performed by Peter Lika (Bass), Birgitte Christensen (Soprano), Stefan Vinke (Tenor),
Maulbronn Cantor Choir (Kantorei Maulbronn),
Russian Chamber Philharmonic St. Petersburg.
Conductor: Jürgen Budday.
Maulbronn Monastery Edition
A concert recording from the minster at abbey Maulbronn, June 19th & 20th 2004
2-CD-Box, DDD, c. 120 min., KuK 96, ISBN 3-930643-96-0, EUR 33,-
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An excellent project and a grandiose performance |
| I enjoyed the work immensely and found much to savour in the memorable tunes that permeate the solo numbers with Moses' death particularly moving. Both soloists and choir rise magnificently to the occasion, delivering performances that are grandiose yet saturated with a humanity that was so evident in Israel's rapport with God. The Russian Chamber Philharmonic play full bloodedly and with conviction under Jürgen Budday, who while keeping a tight reign on proceedings, allows the performance to flow with a natural ease. An excellent project that deserves every plaudit for its unique enterprise. |
| Gerald Fenech, Classical Net |
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