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The Romantic Mass: Choral Works by Rheinberger and Brahms
Joseph Rheinberger, Johannes Brahms, Peter Richard Conte
The Romantic Mass: Choral Works by Rheinberger and Brahms
Genre: Classical
 
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Nineteenth century German composer Josef Rheinberger may not have the name recognition of Brahms, but his music certainly is worthy of sharing a program with his more famous contemporary. From the beautiful opening lines...  more »

     
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All Artists: Joseph Rheinberger, Johannes Brahms, Peter Richard Conte
Title: The Romantic Mass: Choral Works by Rheinberger and Brahms
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Label: Dorian Recordings
Original Release Date: 1/1/1995
Re-Release Date: 11/20/1995
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 751758013728

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Nineteenth century German composer Josef Rheinberger may not have the name recognition of Brahms, but his music certainly is worthy of sharing a program with his more famous contemporary. From the beautiful opening lines of the Kyrie (from Cantus Missae) to the moving final measures of the Agnus Dei, you're sure to be impressed by this and the other Rheinberger works--ably and lovingly performed and competently recorded. --David Vernier

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Rheinberger = Romantic Palestrina
essmac | Nashville, TN USA | 03/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Brahms is very fine, of course. But the Rheinberger is the main attraction: beautifully simple, much in the vein of Palestrina, but with enough harmonic lusciousness to beguile your ear. Direct and compact, quite different from some of the overblown, overlong works of the same period. Some of the harmonic turns are deliciously unexpected, but some are sound calculated enough that you'll raise an eyebrow and wag a finger. Still, the sonorities are downright ravishing, and I mean ravishing well on the tasteful side of sincere devotion. The St. Clement's Choir does a fantastic job- straight tone, but not the sterile strident kind: rounded and clear on the high womens' and men's end, rich and plummy on the low end (just listen to the gorgeously sonorous opening to the Sanctus). Moving, expressive but in good taste- in good taste but not boring. Highly, highly recommended!"