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Hagios

9/25/2015, 16 Tracks, 1:01:20

Featuring

  • Christof Fankhauser
  • Helge Burggrabe
  • Elbcanto
  • Anonymous (Orthodox Chant)
  • Anonymous
  • Jacques Berthier
  • Tasmin Fernandez
  • Anonymous (Gregorian Chant)

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Performer Biography

The vocal ensemble Elbcanto was founded in 2006 by students of Hamburg's College of Music and Drama and performs without a conductor.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Helge Burggrabe is a sought-after composer of contemporary sacred music, known for innovative cultural projects across Europe.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Helge Burggrabe, the composer, aims for his music to resonate with sacred architecture and other art forms like dance, painting, installations, and artistic lighting.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Christof Fankhauser, the pianist on this album, is a freelance musician from Switzerland who has contributed to 50 CD productions.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded at Tonstudio Ottersberg from February 21-25, 2015, with Helge Burggrabe as producer and Christian Mayntz as sound and mastering engineer.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album title, HAGIOS, refers to a selection of prayer-songs composed by Helge Burggrabe, which were recorded for this CD.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Helge Burggrabe believes that singing is the soul's expression and capacity to resonate with the ineffable, leading to a dimension perceived as hallowed and healing.

Source: Booklet

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