Classical discs

The Seasons in Zurich: Choral music from the 18th century

The Purcell Singers

Featuring works by Schmidlin, Ott and Bachofen, this collection examines a crucial time in German composing, after instrumental music was banned in all churches. Zurich played an important role in this period and in propogating the ideas of the Enlightenment.

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  • Auf! Lasset dem gütigen

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Georg Schumann: Choral Music

The Purcell Singers

Georg Schumann The Purcell Singers bring to life some of Georg Schumann’s neglected choral works. This collection of some of Schumann’s finest choral motets includes extensive sleeve notes and a full translation, so you can fully appreciate his beautiful interpretations of the text.

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  • Komm heil’ger geist

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Lay a Garland: Romantic Choral Music

The Purcell Singers

A beautiful collection of romantic choral music, including a première recording of works by Georg Schumann. Other composers featured are: Bruckner, Debussy, Duruflé, Tavener and Stanford.

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  • Lay a Garland

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Georg Schumann: Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt

The Purcell Singers

This collection of some of G. Schumann’s finest choral motets includes extensive sleeve notes and a full translation, so you can fully appreciate his beautiful interpretations of the text.

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  • Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme

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