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Florian Helgath

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Religious Choral WorksLager, Bach, NeustedtA CD featuring young German conductor Florian Helgart conducting the MDR Radio Choir of Leipzig. 2016 marked the 100th anniversary of Max Regers death, and this album centers on his Collection of Sacred Choral Works, Op. 110. These three motets, written between 1909 and 1912, are all unaccompanied. The first two, composed for eight parts, are outstanding for their depth and tranquility. Knut Nystedt [19152014] was a Norwegian composer and choral conductor. Immortal Bach is a work based on Bachs Come, Sweet Death, BWV 478. (Information from the importer)[Track Listing] Reger: Three Motets, Op. 110 (My Breath Is Failing / O Lord, Do Not Punish Me / O Death, How Severe You Are) J.S. Bach: Come, Jesus, Come, BWV 229 Newstedt: Immortal Bach (based on Bachs Come, Sweet Death, BWV 478)MDR Radio ChoirFlorian Hergard (conductor)Recording dates: April 59, 201