Rhapsodie op. 53, Rinaldo op. 50, SCHUBERT Franz - Gesang der Geister über den Was

BRAHMS Johannes - Rhapsodie op. 53, Rinaldo op. 50, SCHUBERT Franz - Gesang der Geister über den Was

Maestro Helmuth Rilling presents a program of sweeping German Romanticism – inspired by the works of Goethe and represented by the immortal “Altro Rhapsody” of Brahms, Schubert’s “Gesang der Geister über den Wasser” and concluding with an excerpt from the Brahms rarity, “Rinaldo.” Rilling and his Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart is joined by the world-class talents of Alto Lioba Braun and Tenor Carsten Süss in performances that unquestionable establish Rilling as the preeminent interpreter of the Germanic Choral tradition.
Conductor Helmuth Rilling is among the most influential artists of our time. In addition to being the first conductor to record the complete cantatas of J.S. Bach, he has taught generations of choral directors, discovered of many of today’s most gifted singers, commissioned numerous masterworks from the great composers of our time and has been a tireless musical scholar, rescuing many glorious works from obscurity, Rilling is a giant among musicians. His deep commitment to the reconciling power of music to bring people together us an inspiration to us all. Hänssler Classic is proud to present this important musical discovery in co-operation with the International Bach Academy, Stuttgart for the enjoyment of music lovers everywhere.