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Bartholdy / Leipziger Universitatschor

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Leipzig University 600th Anniversary Celebration ConcertMendelssohn: Symphony No. 2, HymnA live recording from the concert celebrating the 600th anniversary of Leipzig University, founded in 1409. As befits a commemorative concert, the performance is full of passion.Bernd Franke is a composer born in 1959 in Weienfels an der Saale. Memorial was commissioned specifically for this concert. Conductor David Tim was born in 1969. He is active in the choral field, and his skillful handling of the chorus is evident here as well. (Tobu Trading)[Track Listing]Franke: *Memorium*Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, HymnJulia Kirchner (soprano)Katrin Stalick (Soprano)Martin Petzold (Tenor)Leipzig University ChoirLeipzig Opera ChoirLeipzig Mendelssohn OrchestraDavid Tim (Conductor)Recording Date: December 2, 2009Recording Location: University of LeipzigRecording Format: Dig