IDAGIO | Stilles Leuchten - Swiss Choral Music of the Late Romantic Era 198391965272

Featuring

Raphael Immoos
Tobias Schabenberger
Basler Madrigalisten
Hans Huber
Friedrich Hegar
Hermann Suter

August Walter
Ernst Reiter
Rudolf Moser
Walter Courvoisier
Albert Moeschinger
Conrad Beck

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Historical Context

In 19th-century Basel, choral singing was a communal activity, with groups like the Gesangs-Kränzchen (founded in 1850) performing during concert evenings and group excursions.

Historical Context

The themes of the songs on this album align with late Romanticism, focusing on descriptions of nature, its landscapes, and the changing hours, days, and seasons.

Composer Biography

Hans Huber (1852-1921), a Swiss composer, founded the Basel Conservatory in 1905 to provide professional training for musicians.

Historical Context

Basel was a hub for choral music in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with works on this album reflecting the rich musical life in and around the city.

Performer Biography

Raphael Immoos, the artistic director of the Basler Madrigalisten since 2013, is dedicated to rediscovering neglected works from the 19th and 20th centuries and promoting contemporary music.

Compositional Technique

Hans Huber's choral pieces and chamber music, such as "Die Nacht," "Nixenreigen," and "Herbstlied," reflect his admiration for Johannes Brahms through their unique sound aesthetic and shimmering harmonies.