The Vienna Boys’ Choir, one of the world's oldest boys’ choirs, maintains its status as a living tradition after more than 500 years. Haydn and Schubert both started their musical careers there; Antonio Salieri was a member of the admissions jury. What is captivating about these recordings is both the clarity of textual and musical declamation and a very special, authentic charm deriving from the slight Viennese accent. Performances by the Vienna Boys’ Choir are not only a matter of perfect pronunciation and intonation, but also of a musical sensuality that is vital to interpretations of Haydn and Schubert, yet frequently overlooked.
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Bruckner: Christus factus est
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Bruckner: Christus factus est, WAB 11
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Bruckner: Locus iste, WAB 23
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Davis, K K: The Little Drummer Boy
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Gauntlett: Once in Royal David's city
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Handel: Messiah
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Haydn, M: Heiligste Nacht
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Haydn: The Creation
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Mozart: Ave verum corpus, K618
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Mozart: Mass in C major, K317 'Coronation Mass'
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Mozart: Requiem in D minor, K626
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Schulz, J A P: Ihr Kinderlein, kommet