Polyteknikkojen Kuoro, also known as The Polytech Choir, has released an outstanding album titled "Schubert Works For Male Choir." This album features a collection of Franz Schubert's most celebrated works, performed by the choir under the direction of Tapani Länsiö.
The album opens with "Gesang der Geister über den Wassern," a hauntingly beautiful piece that immediately captures the listener's attention. The choir's harmonies are flawless, and the dynamics of the piece are expertly executed. The album continues with "Die Nacht," a piece that showcases the choir's ability to evoke emotion through their performance. The polyphony in this piece is particularly impressive, with each voice blending seamlessly together to create a rich and full sound.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Ständchen," a piece that is both delicate and powerful. The choir's interpretation of this piece is simply stunning, with each voice contributing to the overall beauty of the performance. Another highlight is "Der Gondelfahrer," a piece that is both melancholy and romantic. The choir's performance of this piece is hauntingly beautiful, with the voices soaring and blending together to create a truly mesmerizing sound.
Trinklied Aus Dem 16. Jahrhundert, D. 847 - Op. Post. 155
Wehmut, Op. 64, 1 - D. 825, 1
Sehnsucht, D. 656
Trinklied Im Winter, D. 242
Frûhlingslied, D. 243
Unendliche Freude Durchwallet Das Herz, D. 51
Der Entfernten, D. 331
Gesang Der Geister Über Den Wassern, D. 538
Selig Durch Die Liebe, D. 55
Leise, Leise Lasst Uns Singen, D. 635
Die Nacht, Op. 17, 4 - D. 983, 4
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ODE 811-2
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Credits
Role
Credit
Chorus
Polyteknikkojen Kuoro
Composed By
Franz Schubert
Conductor
Tapani Länsiö
Engineer
Enno Mäemets
Executive-Producer
Reijo Kiilunen
Producer
Seppo Siirala
Notes
Recorded at the Järvenpää Hall in 1993.
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About Polyteknikkojen Kuoro The Polytech Choir Tapani Länsiö
Polyteknikkojen Kuoro is an academic Finnish male choir renowned for its open-minded attitude to music and life. Consisting of singers from Helsinki University of Technology, the choir draws its strength from its members' enjoyment of working together and rising to new challenges. PK refuses to compromise over its musical ambition and high standard of performance. has been the artistic director of the choir since 2004.
"Schubert Works For Male Choir" is a truly exceptional album that showcases the incredible talent of Polyteknikkojen Kuoro. Tapani Länsiö's direction is masterful, and the choir's performance is flawless. This album is a must-have for fans of Schubert's music and for anyone who appreciates exceptional choral music.