In 2018, Kay Johannsen was awarded the Staufer Medal by the State of Baden-Württemberg.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Stiftskirche Stuttgart from September 16-18, 2018.
Composer Biography
Kay Johannsen, the composer of the vocal music on this album, has been the Kantor at the Stiftskirche in Stuttgart since 1994.
Performer Biography
The solistenensemble stimmkunst, founded by Kay Johannsen in 2003, consists of 16 professional singers who perform both choral and solo parts.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features a detail from the 'Hoffnungsfenster' (Window of Hope) of the Stiftskirche.
Composer Biography
Kay Johannsen has won several awards, including the German Music Competition in 1988 for organ and three prizes with the Stuttgarter Kantorei at the German Choir Competition.
Performer Biography
The members of the solistenensemble stimmkunst are sought-after soloists in concerts and opera productions across Europe.
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