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| 1. Missa Choralis: Kyrie - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 2. Missa Choralis: Gloria - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 3. Missa Choralis: Credo - Elizabeth Atherton/Harriet Webb/John Bowley/Leigh Melrose/Nicholas Warden/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 4. Missa Choralis: Sanctus - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 5. Missa Choralis: Benedictus - Elizabeth Atherton/Jane Bovell/Harriet Webb/Jeanetter Ager/John Bowley/Andrew Peter King... | |||
| 6. Missa Choralis: Agnus Dei - Elizabeth Atherton/Harriet Webb/John Bowley/Leigh Melrose/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 7. Via Crucis: Einleitung - Elizabeth Atherton/Jeanetter Ager/John Bowley/Nicholas Warden/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 8. Via Crucis: Station I - Nicholas Warden/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 9. Via Crucis: Station II - Leigh Melrose/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 10. Via Crucis: Station III - Elizabeth Atherton/Harriet Webb/Jeanetter Ager/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 11. Via Crucis: Station IV - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 12. Via Crucis: Station V - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 13. Via Crucis: Station VI - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 14. Via Crucis: Station VII - Elizabeth Atherton/Harriet Webb/Jeanetter Ager/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 15. Via Crucis: Station VIII - Leigh Melrose/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 16. Via Crucis: Station IX - Elizabeth Atherton/Harriet Webb/Jeanetter Ager/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 17. Via Crucis: Station X - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 18. Via Crucis: Station XI - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 19. Via Crucis: Station XII - Leigh Melrose/Elizabeth Atherton/Harriet Webb/Jeanetter Ager/Thomas Trotter | |||
| 20. Via Crucis: Station XIII - Corydon Sgrs/Matthew Best/Thomas Trotter | |||
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For those used to Lisztian fireworks, the two religious works on this disc show a whole different side to this composer. The Missa Choralis of 1865, Liszt's third setting of the Mass, is the more conservative piece of the two and is most notable for its overall impression of contemplative peace. The restful opening is the antithesis of Liszt the extrovert virtuoso. The Mass boasts a contained Miserere and beautifully pure solo contributions, particularly in the Benedictus. The Corydon Singers convey the various moods, from bright optimism to hushed reverence, with the utmost sensitivity. Via Crucis was written between 1866 and 1878, although it only received its first performance in 1929. Here is Liszt at his most experimental and also at his most religiously transported. The organ introduction to the first "station of the cross" exemplifies Liszt's harmony at its most progressive. Via Crucis is a mesmerising and unforgettable musical experience in which Liszt sets texts in both Latin and German. Matthew Best underlines the drama inherent in the sometimes almost operatic score, his choir responding magnificently to his direction. The booklet notes are exemplary, aiding comprehension of a difficult but also rewarding and uplifting score. --Colin Clarke
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GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE 'A disc in a million. Matthew Best gives the music s every moment of excitement its full impact stunning. Makes essential listening' (Gramophone) 'On excellent form, the Corydon Singers give an impassioned account, rich in tone and dynamic contrast and, above all, exemplary in the matters of ensemble and balance. Majestic sound' (Classic FM Magazine) 'I find the Corydon Singers' performance of Via Crucis utterly compelling and truly memorable ... an essential Passiontide recording' (Organists' Review) 'Strongly recommended' --Fanfare, USA
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Liszt Anticipates Holy Minimalism,
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This review is from: Liszt - Missa Choralis & Via Crucis (Audio CD)
If Arvo Part had written Via Crucis, it would be lauded to the skies and Classic FM would be playing it round the clock. Fact is, Liszt wrote this remarkably devotional, unexpectedly humble work way back in the Nineteenth century. A work that makes varied use of an organ accompaniment to solo and choral singing - or rather, the singing accompanies the organ. The Fourteen Stations Of The Cross would have been a familiar subject on church paintings in Italy, and ideally, one would walk round the pictures for each of the musical numbers. This means Via Crucis is ideal for your walkman or ipod, on a trip to Italy; rather like listening to an audio commentary in an art gallery.
The Mass is also well worth hearing, but it is this, the best recording of Via Crucis, that makes Hyperion's disc a must have for your collection. Liszt is far more interesting than people often choose to imagine. If Mozart the Divine could be the most nauseating potty-mouth at one and the same time, why shouldn't this roving priapic pianist also be a devout, tender Christian, as spiritual as he was carnal? If you like Arvo Part, start probing the background and hear where he got his ideas from. Not just early music, it seems.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Liszt at his most reflective,
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This review is from: Liszt - Missa Choralis & Via Crucis (Audio CD)
I bought this as we were singing the Via Crucis liturgically on Palm Sunday 2011 - that is as part of a divine service with the clergy offering prayers at each station of the cross around the church. Prior to the performance, I'd struggled to get on with it. But in the right setting it was a revelation, with each movement setting the mood at the start of Holy Week in a way that few other works can. We were also lucky enough to have a fine organ and acoustic with Stephen Roberts to sing the bass/baritone solos. It was truly spine tingling.
Written in the 1870s, it remained unpublished and unperformed until 43 years after Liszt's death. Whilst it seems to have been recognised as a significant work, it was felt to be non-commercial. I presume that it's a bit like Lady Ga Ga suddenly producing a string quartet. All very interesting, but who is going to buy it? The opening Vexilla Regis is from a gorgeous plainsong melody, we also get Christ stumbling three times with off-kilter music to match and being nailed to the cross with staccato organ chords. The chorale tune, "O Haupt von Blut" will be familiar from the Bach versions in his passions, but here we get odd dissonances that unsettle. Similarly, "O Traurigkeit" is stunning but not a comfortable listen. Liszt is making it clear that mankind has murdered its redeemer; resurrection and redemption are still afar off. The Missa Choralis is a different beast and deserves a wider audience. It is celebratory and in a sense is the triumph of Easter Day compared to the sorrow of the Via Crucis. A fine work. Matthew Best and the Corydon Singers rarely disappoint and certainly deliver the goods here. Thomas Trotter is in fine form; never overpowering the singers. It's been chosen by Gramophone as both Editor's and Critic's choice.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Missa Choralis,
This review is from: Liszt - Missa Choralis & Via Crucis (Audio CD)
The recording of the Missa Choralis is beautiful, a joy to listen to. Personally not too keen on the Via Crucis though it too is performed very well.
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