Marc Soustrot - St Luke's Passion - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

On this album the Beethoven Hall Orchestra turns to one of the most important compositions of the oratorio literature Beethoven's Missa solemnis. This recording conducted by Marc Soustrot with his customary fine touch features top-ranking international vocalists the Czech Philharmonic Chorus of Brno, and renowned soloists. The Bonn composition genius himself had entitled his Missa solemnis InchA Little Choral Piece.Inch Was it really Christian humility that led him to write in his diary InchA little choral piece- written by me in the honor of the Almighty- the Eternal Infinite?Inch Beethoven wrote the mass during what was for him a crazy period. Works regarded by him as insignificant met with storms of enthusiasm in Vienna, while he had to witness how his considerably more important Symphony No. 7 verged on failure. Beethoven withdrew from the compositional scene for quite some time, then to return in his late oeuvre with works transcending all that was usual Symphony No. 9, Hammerklavier, and Missa solemnis. InchThe choir is the real star of the recording the singers effortlessly master the extremely high passages always supported by the precise playing orchestra.Inch (Crescendo) InchFinely performed... a deep, spacious recording of wide dynamic range with all forces nicely balanced.Inch (Gramophone)

The spirit of England in favourite songs and music. From 'Greensleeves' to 'Jupiter', this is a celebration in music of England's green and pleasant land by Elgar, Handel and others, for orchestras and military bands.

Violist Marc Sabbah and pianist Eliane Reyes explore the beauty of the viola and piano repertoire together and have recorded their first album together, InchAppassionaltoInch. The theme is InchThe Romantic Era of the ViolaInch. They recorded works by Robert Schumann, Manuel de Falla, Henri Vieuxtemps Frank Bridge. Eliane Reyes, born in Vervier, Belgium, is currently professor of piano at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels and at the famous Paris Conservatory. Her concerts have taken her to stages in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Her unique tone, technical ease and lively musicality have enabled her to collaborate with some of the most renowned artists and writers of our time. With numerous recordings, awards and the French Medal of Honour for Culture, Eliane Reyes is one of the most exciting pianists of her generation. Marc Sabbah, born in New York City, USA, has been soloist of the Belgian National Orchestra since 2012 and professor of viola at the Royal Conservatory of Mons, Belgium since 2017. Winner of numerous 1st prizes, he has performed on stages such as Carnegie Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Paris Philharmonie and many others. As a soloist and chamber musician, Marc performs on stages throughout Europe, gives master classes and organizes a chamber music festival in a historic Belgian castle. His musical elegance and mastery of the viola leave the listener amazed and at ease at the same time.