Mendelssohn Bartholdy & Puccini

Great Choral Symphony This concert experience brings together the colorful and intoxicating music of two significant composers. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's hymn "Hear My Prayer" was one of his most famous compositions during the Victorian era in England. Giacomo Puccini's "Messa di Gloria" captivates with its vigor and freshness, showcasing all the qualities that define the mature opera composer. Martina Rüping, soprano Tadeusz Szlenkier, tenor Emil Greiter, baritone KLANGforum Marburg (conducted by: Daniel Sans) Large Choir of the Singakademie Frankfurt (Oder) Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt Conductor: Rudolf Tiersch Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: "Hear My Prayer, O Lord" MWV B 49 for soprano, choir, and orchestra Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Psalm 42 op. 42 "As the Hart Pants" for solo soprano, men's quartet, choir, and orchestra Giacomo Puccini: Messa a quattro voci con orchestra SC 6 (Messa di Gloria) for soloists, choir, and orchestra For more information: http://www.kleistforum.de