Bruckner's sacred choral music was written for liturgical use, but the composer acknowledged that it often required a virtuosity beyond the grasp of most church choirs and allowed performances in concert settings. The Czech Philharmonie Choir Brno, conducted by Petr Fiala, is a large group, with almost 50 members, and its sumptuous sound is ideal for Bruckner. The choir sings with a warm blend and an extraordinary dynamic range. Much of Bruckner's choral music has a tone of hushed awe, and the choir's ability to sing ...
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Bruckner's sacred choral music was written for liturgical use, but the composer acknowledged that it often required a virtuosity beyond the grasp of most church choirs and allowed performances in concert settings. The Czech Philharmonie Choir Brno, conducted by Petr Fiala, is a large group, with almost 50 members, and its sumptuous sound is ideal for Bruckner. The choir sings with a warm blend and an extraordinary dynamic range. Much of Bruckner's choral music has a tone of hushed awe, and the choir's ability to sing intensely but very quietly suits this music well. The singers handle the composer's chromaticism with absolute security and pure intonation. Fiala leads a nuanced performance that makes the most of the music's subtle dynamics and fluid tempos. Most of the 17 selections, written over nearly a 50-year period, are a cappella, but several are accompanied by the odd but surprisingly effective ensemble of three trombones, or three trombones and organ. Five of the pieces are settings of the...
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