Ensemble Frauenkirche

The ensemble frauenkirche has been the orchestra of the Frauenkirche (Dresden) since 2005 .

history

The "ensemble Frauenkirche" was founded in 2005 by Matthias Grünert . It is made up of musicians from Dresden's two large orchestras , the Saxon State Orchestra and the Dresden Philharmonic .

The ensemble sees itself as the musical accompanist of the large choir of the Frauenkirche Dresden , as well as the chamber choir of the Frauenkirche Dresden and as an independent ensemble.

The field of activity includes the organization of concerts and sacred Sunday music in the Frauenkirche and the performance of cantatas in the Sunday services. The ensemble can also be seen in guest performances.

Various radio and television broadcasts as well as CD recordings document the activities of the "ensemble Frauenkirche".

occupation

The basic line-up (9 musicians) consists of a simple string line-up

2 violins

1 viola

1 violoncello

1 double bass

with horns

2 oboes

1 bassoon

which is expanded accordingly to include an organ or harpsichord .

Discography (selection)

• Music by Bach: Vom Himmel hoch ( Carus , 2008)
• Johann Sebastian Bach : Christmas Oratorio (Berlin Classics, 2012)
• Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor → Live recording from the Frauenkirche Dresden ( Edel Entertainment , 2015)

Web links

• Literature by and about Ensemble Frauenkirche in the catalog of the German National Library
• Frauenkirche Dresden - The "ensemble Frauenkirche"
• Music in the Frauenkirche Dresden
• Concerti.de - Dresden

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The choir of the Frauenkirche
2. ↑ The Chamber Choir of the Frauenkirche