Hugo Distler - Totentanz (1934)

Op. 12, No. 2, 14 Spruchmotetten Zum Totensonntag, M. 1675 Chor a Cappella Und Sprecher
Netherlands Chamber Choir, Nico van der Meel

[@voraciousreader3341]

I love the music of Hugo Distler, and am so glad to have found this recording. I remember it well from singing it in a chamber group in college forty years ago….our director introduced us to wonderful works like this by rarely heard composers or works. It was an incredible part of my education!

[@rzimmann]

Sang this in college in a giant cathedral church. One of the most haunting and ethereal experiences of my life.

[@blinkvideo]

Thank you for this! Since I've been on choral hiatus due to the plague, I've been looking for choral pieces I'm unfamiliar with on CZcams with scrolling scores. I get to sing along, and keep my sightreading skills sharp. This is quite the work!

[@BaritoneMike]

An absolutely inspiring piece and performed flawlessly! Fantastic 20th century modern classical music example.

[@ernsthaeublein2571]

Ernst Häublein: Distler was one of the most important German choral composers of the 20th century - a brilliant and innovative musician.
Unfortunately . like Paul Hinemith - he has almost been fogotten. Performing distler is a unique experienve! By the way: Before Spruch 5 the first speaker
has to say "Untersassen" (servants),not "Unterlassen"

[@alanlacey9437]

Let’s hope Suzy Klein reignites interest in this composer

[@kaktusseb1497]

wow

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