FERDINAND RIES (1784-1838): Die Könige in Israel.

Catalogue Number: 03J046

Label: CPO

Reference: 777 221

Format: CD

Price: $31.98

Description: A late work (1736) this dramatic oratorio tells the David and Saul story with plenty of punch. Warlike choruses, sharply drawn characters with plenty of memorable arias, an eerie Witch of Endor, colorful and imaginative orchestration (fine use of the woodwinds and harp) - what more could anyone want? 2 CDs. German-English texts. Nele Gramß (soprano), Gerhild Romberger, Ewa Wolak (altos), Markus Schäfer (tenor), Harry van der Kamp, Marek Rzepka, Kai Florian Bischoff (basses), Rheinische Kantorei, Das Kleine Konzert; Hermann Max. CPO SACD hybrid.

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