Mass in B Minor Main Performer or Conductor: Herbert vonKarajan Accompaniment/Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Soloists: Gundula Janowitz, Soprano Christa Ludwig, Contralto Peter Schrier, Tenor Robert Kerns, Baritone Karl Ridderbusch, Bass Instrumentation: Choir Orchestra Vocal Individual Works: Complete B-minor mass BWV 232 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Deutsche Grammophon Catalog Number: 439-696-2 Year Released/Recorded: 1974 Total Playing Time: 126' 07" Comments: A Greene said: Disappointingly poor ensemble in places; often plodding tempi; strange mixing; some poor intonation in the chorus-- these undercut the often excellent solo performances. I wouldn't recommend this one! Sasha Bufetov said: Fascinating. The soloists' team is perfect (maybe except Ridderbusch), maestro von Karajan at his best. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: A Greene Sasha Bufetov Date First Submitted: 02/16/1998 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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