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In this guest post by Dr. Stan Engebretson and Prof. Volker Hempfling, editors of Carus-Verlag's new collection, Hallelujah: Gospels and Spirituals for Mixed Choir, we explore the difference between gospel and spirituals in their development and in musical form. Powerful voices full of emotion and moving intensity — that's what comes to mind when we think... Continue Reading →
Guest post by Jan Schumacher Beethoven is not primarily thought of as a vocal composer, but why not? The choral collection compiled by Jan Schumacher, which contains both well-known and unknown choral works by Beethoven and original transcriptions of Beethoven's works by other composers, reveals a great deal of extremely attractive repertoire. The widely-held prejudice... Continue Reading →
Guest post by Gabriella Biagi Ravenni with translation by Charles Johnston It was not long ago that Puccini's preoccupation with the organ was only the subject of anecdotes. When some of his compositions — believed to be lost — recently emerged, an exciting research adventure started and resulted in unexpected discoveries. It has always been well... Continue Reading →
Guest post by Dr. Uwe Wolf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCReuFksf5A#action=share The problems posed for anyone who wants to publish a performable version of the C Minor Mass are not new. Various solutions have been adopted, some more successful and some less. Nevertheless, we have taken up this composition once again, viewing it from the perspectives of both practicing... Continue Reading →
Guest post by Uwe Wolf, Chief Editor of Carus-Verlag What an amazing story! Mozart makes a vow to compose a mass after the successful birth of his first-born child. The performance is planned on the occasion of his first journey with his wife to Salzburg so he can introduce her to his family –... Continue Reading →
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