Wilden: Works for Organ, Choir and Orchestra

Featuring

Bernd Wilden
Ruth M. Seiler
Camerata St. Mariae
VokalTotal
Bielefelder Vokalensemble
Marienkantorei Bielefeld

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Bernd Wilden, the composer, draws inspiration for his sacred works primarily from Gregorian chant, valuing its authentic simplicity and power.

Performer Biography

Ruth M. Seiler, the organist and conductor on this album, has been the head of the Protestant City Cantorate in Bielefeld since 2008, and oversaw the construction of the large Eule organ in the Neustadt Marienkirche.

Recording & Production

MDG, the record label, produces all its recordings in natural acoustics of specially chosen concert halls, avoiding artificial sound manipulation.

Composer Biography

Bernd Wilden has composed symphonic film music for thirteen silent films, including classics like Nosferatu and Faust, which were all premiered under his baton.

Composition History

Bernd Wilden's Sinfonia for Organ and Orchestra and Psalm 115 were commissioned by the Evangelisches Stadtkantorat Bielefeld, a local church music association.

Composer Biography

Bernd Wilden's compositional output is remarkably versatile, including traditional forms, pop and jazz compositions, stage and film music, and church music.

Performer Biography

The Camerata St. Mariae, the orchestra on this recording, is a powerful ensemble primarily composed of musicians from the Bielefeld Philharmonic Orchestra.