Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra - Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

This powerful live recording from the Philharmonie Luxembourg brings together the choir of the renowned Gaechinger Cantorey and the Luxembourg Philharmonic under the musical direction of Hans-Christoph Rademann for an emotionally charged interpretation of Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem. Featuring acclaimed soloists Katharina Konradi (soprano) and Konstantin Krimmel (baritone), this performance offers a deeply human and musically refined experience of one of the most important choral works of the 19th century.

Unlike the traditional Latin Requiem, Brahms’ German Requiem focuses not on the dead but on the living — on comfort, compassion, and hope. Drawing on texts from the Lutheran Bible, Brahms crafts a spiritual and emotional journey that speaks directly to the human condition, transcending religious boundaries and remaining timeless in its message.

Rademann, a master of choral conducting, shapes the work with clarity, warmth, and expressive nuance. Under his direction, the Gaechinger Cantorey delivers a performance marked by rich tone, articulate phrasing, and emotional intensity. The Luxembourg Philharmonic adds glowing orchestral color and transparency, perfectly complementing the vocal forces. The synergy between choir, orchestra, conductor, and soloists is palpable throughout, offering a fresh yet profoundly respectful interpretation of this beloved masterpiece.

Tracklist:
01. Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
02. Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie Gras
03. Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: III. Herr, lehre doch mich
04. Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
05. Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
06. Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt
07. Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VII. Selig sind die Toten


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