Classical discs

Georg Schumann: Choral Music

The Purcell Singers

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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• Liebestrauer

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• O daß ich wäre, wie in den Tagen

Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt

The Purcell Singers

A second disc of choral music from Georg Schumann, featuring a selection of some of the finest romantic settings of choral motets. Once again the sleeve notes are extensive and include a full translation of the text.

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• Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme

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• Sollt ich meinem Gott nicht singen

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• Wie schön leucht’ uns der Morgenstern

Lay a Garland

The Purcell Singers

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

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• Yver, vous n’estes qu’un villain

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• Les fleurs et les arbres

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• Lay a Garland

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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• Auch das grosse Reich der Planfzen

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• In dem Winter siehet man

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• Auf! Lasset dem gütigen