Annotation

The 1947 mono recording (1st studio recording of this work), produced by Walter Legge.
Digitally remastered 2004 (EMI) and 2008 (NAXOS).

Tracklist

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1Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
producer:
Walter Legge
choir vocals:
Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien, Austria (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: I. “Selig sind, die da Leid tragen” (Chor) (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-29)
composer:
Johannes Brahms
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms11:41
2Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras
producer:
Walter Legge
choir vocals:
Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien, Austria (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: II. “Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras” (Chor) (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-29)
composer:
Johannes Brahms
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms14:54
3Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: III. Herr, lehre doch mich
producer:
Walter Legge
baritone vocals:
Hans Hotter
choir vocals:
Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien, Austria (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: III. “Herr, lehre doch mich” (Chor, Bariton) (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-29)
composer:
Johannes Brahms
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms11:19
4Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
producer:
Walter Legge
choir vocals:
Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien, Austria (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: IV. “Wie lieblich sind Deine Wohnungen” (Chor) (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-29)
composer:
Johannes Brahms
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms6:08
5Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
producer:
Walter Legge
choir vocals:
Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien, Austria (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: V. “Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit” (Chor, Sopran) (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-29)
composer:
Johannes Brahms
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms7:16
6Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt
producer:
Walter Legge
bass-baritone vocals:
Hans Hotter
choir vocals:
Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien, Austria (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: VI. “Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt” (Chor, Bariton) (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-29)
composer:
Johannes Brahms
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms12:39
7Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VII. Selig sind die Toten
producer:
Walter Legge
choir vocals:
Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien, Austria (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-22, from 1947-10-27 until 1947-10-29)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: VII. “Selig sind die Toten” (Chor) (from 1947-10-20 until 1947-10-29)
composer:
Johannes Brahms
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms11:18

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part of:Great Artists of the Century (order: 6)
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