Christian Brembeck has an active international career, performing in the United States, Israel, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and major European countries.
Compositional Technique
The Sanctus, first performed in Leipzig on Christmas Day 1724, uses a six-part choir with divided sopranos and altos, along with an instrumental ensemble.
Recording & Production
This recording of Bach's Mass in B Minor was made at the Moyzes Hall in Bratislava, Slovakia, from February 9th to 11th, 1992.
Performer Biography
Christian Brembeck, the conductor, was particularly influenced by conductor Sergiu Celibidache in his subsequent studies.
Composition History
The Agnus Dei is based on an alto aria from Bach's Cantata BWV 11, the Ascension Oratorio, written for Ascension Day 1735.
Composition History
The Osanna movement of the Mass in B Minor is derived from Bach's Cantata BWV 215, "Preise dein Glücke, gesegnetes Sachsen," originally written to praise a secular monarch.
Performer Biography
Christian Brembeck, the conductor, studied organ, piano, church music, and conducting at the Munich Musikhochschule, graduating with distinction.
