SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed – Anton Bruckner – Mass in E Minor / Motets (2008) [SACD / Hänssler Classic – SACD 93.199]

Title: SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed – Anton Bruckner – Mass in E Minor / Motets (2008)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Marcus Creed’s recording of Anton Bruckner’s sacred music, featuring the SWR Stuttgart Vokalensemble performing seven motets and the E minor Mass (1882 revised version), is a blessing for fans of the Austrian composer’s deeply devotional and inspired works. Creed, known for his skillful choral conducting, crafts musically balanced yet emotionally affecting performances, sculpting warm-hearted a cappella motets and a flowing, monumental Mass accompanied by wind band, rivaling his acclaimed Brahms recordings. While some may miss the intense spiritual passion of Eugen Jochum’s classic Deutsche Grammophon recordings, Creed’s smoother approach, paired with Hänssler’s pristine digital sound, offers a fresh perspective that highlights Bruckner’s timeless sacred music. Blending influences from medieval mysticism, Renaissance, and Baroque traditions with romantic expressiveness, as noted by biographer Ernst Kurth, Bruckner’s church music feels eternal, and the Stuttgart ensemble’s tonal balance creates a Super Audio CD of rare musical significance, making this a summit in the composer’s discography.

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Tracklist:

1 Os justi (1879) 4:15
2 Virga jesse (1885) 4:04
3 Locus iste (1869) 3:13
4 Afferentur regi (1861) 1:36
5 Ave Maria (1861) 3:38
6 Christus factus est (1884) 6:05
7 Mass in E minor N°2 (version 1882) – I. Kyrie 7:43
8 Mass in E minor N°2 (version 1882) – II. Gloria 6:25
9 Mass in E minor N°2 (version 1882) – III. Credo 9:40
10 Mass in E minor N°2 (version 1882) – IV. Sanctus 3:37
11 Mass in E minor N°2 (version 1882) – V. Benedictus 6:21
12 Mass in E minor N°2 (version 1882) – VI. Agnus Dei 4:55
13 Pange lingua (1868) 4:46

Note:

Recording: 26.03.2007-30.03.2007, Kath. Kirche St. Michael, Stuttgart-Sillenbuch
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