Munich Madrigal Choir
| Munich Madrigal Choir | |
|---|---|
| Seat: | Munich / Germany |
| Carrier: | Münchner Madrigalchor eV |
| Founding: | 1966 |
| Genus: | mixed choir |
| Founder: | Franz Brandl |
| Head : | Franz Brandl |
| Website : | https://www.muenchner-madrigalchor.de |
The Münchner Madrigalchor is a mixed choir founded in 1966 by the voice physiologist Franz Brandl at the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry in Munich . The choir performed under the name European Ensemble before 1974 , since then as the Munich Madrigal Choir and is a registered association.
Awards
In 1979 the choir was awarded the Orlando di Lasso Medal. In 1994 the choir received two silver medals at the international choir competition in Riva del Garda .
repertoire
- A cappella works of the Renaissance (chansons, madrigals, motets)
- Choral and orchestral works from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods
- German and European folk songs
- Slavic church music
- European, especially Eastern European folklore
- international music at Christmas time
Discography
- Joseph Haydn - The Nelson Mass , CD, 2008
- Rejoice, you peoples , CD, 2001
- O Musica, you noble art , CD, 1997
- Liturgy of the Eastern Church , CD, 1993
- French choral music with two organs , CD, 1988
- Sacred music from six centuries , LP, 1981
- The Munich Madrigal Choir sings , LP, 1976
- Liturgy of the Eastern Church , LP, 1971