Alwin Michael Schronen: Songs for Men's Choir (Männerchöre)

Featuring

Tristan Meister
Ensemble Vocapella Limburg
Alwin Michael Schronen

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Recording & Production

This album was recorded from September 20-22, 2019, at the Catholic Church of St. Maximinus in Waldbrunn-Ellar.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Alwin M. Schronen's compositions and arrangements for male choir are informed by his extensive experience as a choir director, reflecting his knowledge of the male voice's needs.

Performer Biography

Ensemble Vocapella Limburg, founded in 2007, consists of young men who originated from the Limburg Cathedral Boys' Choir.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Alwin M. Schronen's works on this album cover three themes: sacred compositions, new arrangements of traditional folk songs, and songs about wine.

Performer Biography

Ensemble Vocapella Limburg has won first prizes at international choir competitions in Budapest (2013) and Varna (2016), and the German Choir Competition in Weimar (2014).

Composer Biography

Alwin Michael Schronen, born in 1965, focused on sacred and secular a cappella choral literature, particularly for male choirs.

Performer Biography

Tristan Meister, the conductor, received his early musical training with the Limburg Cathedral Boys' Choir and studied choral and orchestral conducting.