Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Conductor Christoph Poppen introduces Volume 1 of Mendelssohn’s Complete Sacred Choral Works with the WDR Radio Choir and Cologne Chamber Orchestra.

Featuring Volume 1 of the complete recording series with the WDR Radio Choir and the Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Poppen delves into Mendelssohn’s dramatic Psalm Cantatas—including the celebrated "Wie der Hirsch schreit" (Psalm 42)—and highlights the composer’s rare ability to express faith, fulfillment, and peace through choral writing.

Felix MENDELSSOHN
Complete Sacred Choral Works, Vol. 1
Psalms 42, 95 and 98
Wir glauben all’ an einen Gott
Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh’ darein

8.574640
Release date: 11 September 2026

Performers:
Juliane Banse, Sopranos
Charlotte Langner, Sopranos
Seil Kim, Tenors
Thomas Jakobs, Tenors
Äneas Humm, Baritone
Manfred Bittner, Bass-baritone
WDR Radio Choir
Cologne Chamber Orchestra
Christoph Poppen, conductor

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