CD:
Ein deutsches Requiem

A timeless masterpiece – Brahms’ Requiem with Gaechinger Cantorey, Luxembourg Philharmonic and Hans-Christoph Rademann.

This powerful recording from the Philharmonie Luxembourg brings together the choir of the renowned Gaechinger Cantorey and the Luxembourg Philharmonic under the musical direction of Hans-Christoph Rademann for an emotionally charged interpretation of Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem. Featuring acclaimed soloists Katharina Konradi (soprano) and Konstantin Krimmel (baritone), this performance offers a deeply human and musically refined experience of one of the most important choral works of the 19th century.

Unlike the traditional Latin Requiem, Brahms’ German Requiem focuses not on the dead but on the living – on comfort, compassion, and hope. Drawing on texts from the Lutheran Bible, Brahms crafts a spiritual and emotional journey that speaks directly to the human condition, transcending religious boundaries and remaining timeless in its message.

Under Rademann’s direction, the Gaechinger Cantorey delivers a performance marked by rich tone, articulate phrasing, and emotional intensity. The Luxembourg Philharmonic adds glowing orchestral color and transparency, perfectly complementing the vocal forces. The synergy between choir, orchestra, conductor, and soloists is palpable throughout, offering a fresh yet profoundly respectful interpretation of this beloved masterpiece.

Gaechinger Cantorey
Luxembourg Philharmonic
Hans-Christoph Rademann, conductor
Katharina Konradi, soprano
Konstantin Krimmel, baritone

Johannes Brahms
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45

CD: ACC30676
EAN: 42 6023483 336 2

Available worldwide from October 17, 2025.