I. Sinfonia (23:12) -- II. Chorus and aria (6:35) -- III. Recitative and aria (2:45) -- IV. Chorus: Sagt es, die ihr erlöset seid (1:46) -- V. Soprano duet and chorus: Ich harrete des herrn andante (4:54) -- VI. Aria and recitative (4:06) -- VII. Chorus and soprano solo: Die nacht ist vergangen (4:34) -- VIII. Chorale: Nun danket alle gott (4:24) -- IX. Duet: Drum sing ich mit meinem liede (4:32) -- X. Final chorus: Ihr völker, bringet her (5:33) -- Applause (0:33).
Note
The 1st-3rd movements for orchestra; the 4th movement for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, chorus, and orchestra.
Texts from Old and New Testaments, and from the hymn, Nun danket alle Gott by Martin Rinckart.
Includes texts with English translation, and program notes in German with English and French translations on insert.
Event (note)
Recorded at public concerts in Grieg Hall, Bergen, Norway, on Apr. 23-24, 2008.
Language (note)
Sung in German.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847.
Title
Symphony no. 2 in B flat major [electronic resource] : Lobgesang : op. 52 / Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
Imprint
Åkersberga, Sweden : BIS, [2009?], p2008.
Performer
Judith Howarth, soprano ; Jennifer Larmore, mezzo-soprano ; Christoph Prégardien, tenor ; Bergen Philharmonic Choir ; KorVest ; Danish National Vocal Ensemble ; Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra ; Andrew Litton, conductor.
Event
Recorded at public concerts in Grieg Hall, Bergen, Norway, on Apr. 23-24, 2008.