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A surprising little gem

Martin A. Berg | Oak Park, IL USA | 01/26/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was familiar with some of this music prior to listening to this album [and really hope Arte Nova and the Harvestehude choir do another disk of the Brahms "Marienlieder"]and had something to which I could compare this performance. Harvestehude impressed me so much that I've started looking for other disks of their performances. Really well-done subtle renditions of these gorgeous under-exposed Brahms gems. If you have any affinity at all for German choral music, you'll love this collection."

Some of the best music by Brahms. Unexpectedly beautiful

Dall'Asta Alex | Milan, Italy | 02/06/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In this extraordinary collection are gathered some of the best choral works by Brahms. For true music-lovers. Those who can grasp the subtleties of this music will enjoy it more than many other more famous works by this composer. These small fragments express much better than larger musical forms the nuances of this Meister des kleinsten Übergangs. Every chord, every interval acquires in this music a significance that goes far beyond its momentary beauty. For Brahms is all but manifest."

Brahms Secular Choral Works

Dall'Asta Alex | 01/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Having been someone who was spoon feed Brahms since I was six and performed many of the works on this CD, I was thrilled to sing along with many of my old favorites. It is hard to find a choral group who performs these works so I am grateful that the Harvestehude Choir put this CD together."