Eugen Jochum - Eugen Jochum - The Choral Recordings On Philips (CD BOX SET)

Eugen Jochum - Eugen Jochum - The Choral Recordings On Philips (CD BOX SET) Eugen Jochum'scomplete recordings of choral / sacred music for Philips collected togetherfor the first time. Includes the rare Rudolf MengelbergMagnificat. This Eloquence box is offered as a companion to Jochum'scomplete orchestral recordings for Philips. It is enhanced by some of the finest Bach singers of their day Ernst Haefliger, Walter Berry and Agnes Giebelnotable among them and the superb principals of the Concertgebouw such as Han de Vries (oboe), Hubert Barwahser(flute) and AnnerBijlsma(cello), all of whom went on to pursue careers as solo-musicians. The Christmas Oratorioand The Creationfeature the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and local choirs, with whom Jochumhad enjoyed a fruitful relationship since becoming their principal conductor in 1949. "This performance is shaped by a first-class musician. The choral lines, as for example in the great fugue of the Kyrie, are moulded with loving care The orchestra is unfailingly eloquent, and special praise is due to the various instrumental soloists." High Fidelity,October 1958 (Bach: Mass in B minor) "A soft gently and dignified approach to the score that stresses its contemplative aspects." Choral Music on Record,1991 (Bach: Mass in B minor) "Jochumhas apparently chosen the 'big' approach. And yet, despite the size of his performing bodies, he has avoided the pitfall of having them get lost in a mass of sound, by the expedient of keeping them moving." Stereo Review,December 1958 (Bach: Mass in B minor)