Herzogenberg, H.: Frühling lässt sein blaues Band (Weltliche Chormusik, Vol. 2) Ensemble cantissimo & Markus Utz

• Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843 - 1900): 6 Lieder, Op. 10:
• 1 6 Lieder, Op. 10: I. Er ist's 01:30
• 2 6 Lieder, Op. 10: II. Entlaubet ist der walde 01:58
• 3 6 Lieder, Op. 10: III. Hüt du dich! 01:36
• 4 6 Lieder, Op. 10: IV. Nachtgesang 02:37
• 5 6 Lieder, Op. 10: V. Der kehraus 02:04
• 6 6 Lieder, Op. 10: VI. Frühlingsglaube 01:21
• 12 Deutsche geistliche volkslieder, Op. 28:
• 7 12 Deutsche geistliche volkslieder, Op. 28: I. Jägerlied 01:46
• 8 12 Deutsche geistliche volkslieder, Op. 28: II. Die heiligen drei Könige 03:11
• 9 12 Deutsche geistliche volkslieder, Op. 28: IV. Passionslied 02:48
• 10 12 Deutsche geistliche volkslieder, Op. 28: VII. Weihnachtslied 03:58
• 11 12 Deutsche geistliche volkslieder, Op. 28: VIII. Sankt nepomuk 01:48
• 12 Deutsche volkslieder, Op. 35:
• 12 12 Deutsche volkslieder, Op. 35: III. Es geht ein dunkle Wolken rein 01:45
• 13 12 Deutsche volkslieder, Op. 35: V. Die höchste freud 02:36
• 14 12 Deutsche volkslieder, Op. 35: VII. Birebaum 01:03
• 15 12 Deutsche volkslieder, Op. 35: VIII. Der morgenstern 01:22
• 16 12 Deutsche volkslieder, Op. 35: IX. Der mond, der steht am höchsten 02:23
• 17 12 Deutsche volkslieder, Op. 35: X. All mein gedanken, die ich hab 02:26
• 6 Gesange, Op. 57:
• 18 6 Gesange, Op. 57: I. An Mutter natur 06:04
• 19 6 Gesange, Op. 57: II. Die bekehrte 02:29
• 20 6 Gesange, Op. 57: III. Ungeduld 01:15
• 21 6 Gesange, Op. 57: IV. In der nacht 02:43
• 22 6 Gesange, Op. 57: V. Brautlied 02:54
• 23 6 Gesange, Op. 57: VI. Weihnachtslied 03:44
• Total Runtime 55:21

Info for Herzogenberg, H.: Frühling lässt sein blaues Band (Weltliche Chormusik, Vol. 2)

Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843–1900) is nowadays known to many as a composer primarily of sacred music. The ensemble cantissimo conducted by Markus Utz highlights a somewhat different facet of his manifold and, by far, not yet entirely rediscovered compositional oeuvre. In his secular choral music Herzogenberg convinces, amongst others, by his sensitive realization of the poetic content of the song lyrics. This second CD in Carus’s series unearths quite a number of treasures for mixed unaccompanied choir.

Ensemble Cantissimo
Markus Utz, direction

Markus Utz
is Professor of Conducting and Choral Conducting at the Zürich University of the Arts. From 2001 to 2008 he was closely involved in the church music scene as regional Kantor and Music Director at the Cathedral in Constance. Before this, his studies took him to Munich, Detmold and Stockholm, to Gerhard Weinberger, Anders Eby and Eric Ericson. As well as successes in competitions as an organist, as a conductor he held scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service and the Scandinavian Bach Academy under Sir Andrew Parrot. In 2003, he was a finalist in the Eric Ericson Award. With his sensitive and subtle, distinctive interpretations and his striving for an exceptionally refined sound, he has come to be regarded as one of the top choral directors in Europe. As well as his professorial duties, he is in great demand as a jury member, course leader and guest conductor of distinguished choirs.

Ensemble cantissimo
Founded in 1994, ensemble cantissimo is one of the most sought-after vocal ensembles in the German-speaking world. The name speaks for itself: “cantissimo” is synonymous with a cappella singing. And from the very beginning the group’s main interest has been in the incredible range of music beyond the mainstream repertoire. With its distinctive interpretations and exciting choice of programmes, the choir, with singers from Germany and Switzerland, conducted by Markus Utz, has thrilled audiences and critics alike. Regular invitations to leading music festivals and a close collaboration with radio stations reflect the high regard the ensemble’s vocal artistry is held in.

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