Forster, Karl 1904-1963
Overview
| Works: | 355 works in 753 publications in 6 languages and 3,638 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Oratorios Songs and music Live sound recordings Holy Week music Music Sacred music Cantatas Excerpts Songs Lenten music |
| Roles: | Conductor, Performer, Editor, Author, Illustrator, Contributor, Translator, msd, Director, Other |
| Classifications: | M2020, 782.23 |
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Most widely held works about
Karl Forster
- Ein Oberpfälzer als Botschafter Berliner Geistes und Musiklebens : Karl Forster (1904-1963) und der Chor der St.-Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin by Heiko Bockstiegel( Book )
- Vesperae solennes de confessore, KV 339 ; Exsultate, juiblate, KV 165 ; Benedictus sit Deus, KV 117 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart( Recording )
Most widely held works by
Karl Forster
Requiem by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
4 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in Latin and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in Latin and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die Schöpfung by
Joseph Haydn(
)
18 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Haydn gave birth to a new type of oratorio that reflected perfectly the spirit of his time. With German texts, direct expression of feelings and many grand choruses, it stood for the transition from the aristocracy to a bourgeois society, in which music-making in a group was seen as an expression of civil pride. Extremely popular with amateur choirs, performances with a large ensemble became the rule until well into the 20th century. And the 1960 Electrola recording represents this tradition, with a top-class trio of soloists consisting of the great Elisabeth Grummer, outstanding tenor Josef Traxel and Gottlob Frick, "the blackest of all bass singers."
18 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Haydn gave birth to a new type of oratorio that reflected perfectly the spirit of his time. With German texts, direct expression of feelings and many grand choruses, it stood for the transition from the aristocracy to a bourgeois society, in which music-making in a group was seen as an expression of civil pride. Extremely popular with amateur choirs, performances with a large ensemble became the rule until well into the 20th century. And the 1960 Electrola recording represents this tradition, with a top-class trio of soloists consisting of the great Elisabeth Grummer, outstanding tenor Josef Traxel and Gottlob Frick, "the blackest of all bass singers."
Cäcilienmesse(
)
1 edition published in 2011 in Latin and held by 252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2011 in Latin and held by 252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cantata arias by
Johann Sebastian Bach(
Recording
)
8 editions published in 1959 in 4 languages and held by 164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1959 in 4 languages and held by 164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The art of Christa Ludwig by
Christa Ludwig(
)
6 editions published in 2008 in 4 languages and held by 154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In honor of her 80th birthday, some the finest recordings from mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig come together in one collection that showcases her remarkable repertoire
6 editions published in 2008 in 4 languages and held by 154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In honor of her 80th birthday, some the finest recordings from mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig come together in one collection that showcases her remarkable repertoire
Les introuvables de Christa Ludwig by
Christa Ludwig(
Recording
)
10 editions published in 1991 in 5 languages and held by 133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1991 in 5 languages and held by 133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cantatas by
Johann Sebastian Bach(
)
9 editions published between 1962 and 1998 in German and French and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Sept. 1989, St. John's, Smith Square, London
9 editions published between 1962 and 1998 in German and French and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Sept. 1989, St. John's, Smith Square, London
Hunt cantata : BWV. 208 (Was mir behagt ist nur die muntre Jagd!) by
Johann Sebastian Bach(
Recording
)
4 editions published between 1960 and 1970 in German and Undetermined and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1960 and 1970 in German and Undetermined and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
St. John Passion by
Johann Sebastian Bach(
Recording
)
5 editions published between 1961 and 1992 in German and No Linguistic content and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stephen Layton leads the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and his own superb choral ensemble, Polyphony, in a powerful performance of Bach's most dramatic masterpiece, the St. John Passion. Joined by a starry team of soloists, Layton directs a particularly vivid account of the work, the excitement of the narrative drama contrasting with heartbreaking moments of reflection
5 editions published between 1961 and 1992 in German and No Linguistic content and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stephen Layton leads the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and his own superb choral ensemble, Polyphony, in a powerful performance of Bach's most dramatic masterpiece, the St. John Passion. Joined by a starry team of soloists, Layton directs a particularly vivid account of the work, the excitement of the narrative drama contrasting with heartbreaking moments of reflection
Johannes-passion = St. John Passion : highlights by
Johann Sebastian Bach(
)
10 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in German and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The foundations of Marc Minkowski's career lie in Baroque music, and he has enjoyed a long relationship with Warner Classics, but this Johannes-Passion (St John Passion) is his first Bach for the label. The work's terse drama--here presented through just nine singers--is ideally suited to both his scrupulous musicianship and his keen sense of theatre. The French conductor describes Bach's great masterpieces as 'a journey you have to prepare for meticulously, over a long period of time. You come back from it like an explorer comes back from Everest or the moon--transformed'"--Warnerclassics.com
10 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in German and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The foundations of Marc Minkowski's career lie in Baroque music, and he has enjoyed a long relationship with Warner Classics, but this Johannes-Passion (St John Passion) is his first Bach for the label. The work's terse drama--here presented through just nine singers--is ideally suited to both his scrupulous musicianship and his keen sense of theatre. The French conductor describes Bach's great masterpieces as 'a journey you have to prepare for meticulously, over a long period of time. You come back from it like an explorer comes back from Everest or the moon--transformed'"--Warnerclassics.com
Cantatas : arias & chorals = Kantaten : Arien & Chorälen by
Johann Sebastian Bach(
)
2 editions published in 1999 in German and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1999 in German and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coffee cantata ; BWV. 211= (Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht). Peasant cantata ; BWV. 212 (Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet) by
Johann Sebastian Bach(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 1970 in German and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1970 in German and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mass no. 3 in F minor "Great" : original version by
Anton Bruckner(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 1963 in Latin and English and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1963 in Latin and English and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mass no. 3 : in F minor (Great) by
Anton Bruckner(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 1963 in Latin and held by 55 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1963 in Latin and held by 55 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eisenstadt : am Hofe des Fürsten Esterházy(
Recording
)
12 editions published between 1960 and 1990 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1960 and 1990 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Über das Leben und die kirchenmusikalischen Werke des Giuseppe Antonio Bernabei, 1649-1732, vice-bzw. Hofkapellmeister in
München von 1677-1832 by
Karl Forster(
Book
)
16 editions published in 1933 in German and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published in 1933 in German and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Das Zweite Vatikanische Konzil by
Karl Forster(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1963 in German and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1963 in German and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stabat Mater by
Gioacchino Rossini(
Recording
)
13 editions published between 1964 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The vocalists for this touching work are Rosa Feola, Gerhild Romberger, Dmitry Korchak and Mika Kares. Premiered in Paris in 1842, Stabat Mater became a sensational success, surprising listeners in particular with its tremendous musical diversity - from operatic and a cappella elements to bel canto style and contrapuntal writing
13 editions published between 1964 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The vocalists for this touching work are Rosa Feola, Gerhild Romberger, Dmitry Korchak and Mika Kares. Premiered in Paris in 1842, Stabat Mater became a sensational success, surprising listeners in particular with its tremendous musical diversity - from operatic and a cappella elements to bel canto style and contrapuntal writing
The Story of great music : the age of elegance(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1966 in German and held by 46 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1966 in German and held by 46 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Vesperae solennes de confessore : K. 339 ; Exsultate, jubilate :K. 165 ; Benedictus sit Deus : K. 117 by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1958 in Latin and held by 41 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1958 in Latin and held by 41 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale (Berlin, Germany) Chor Singer Performer Musician Vocalist
- Traxel, Josef Other Singer Performer Narrator
- Berliner Philharmoniker Other Singer Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Symphonisches Orchester Berlin Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich 1925-2012 Other Singer Performer Author
- Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685-1750 Other Creator Author Composer
- Grümmer, Elisabeth Other Singer Performer
- Lorengar, Pilar Other Singer Performer
- Ludwig, Christa Singer Performer Author
- Frick, Gottlob 1906-1994 Other Singer Performer
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