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Bach, Händel, Palestrina

The repertoire of the choir of St. Hedwig's Cathedral ranges from old vocal polyphony to contemporary works, with a particular focus on classical and romantic mass settings.


In addition to regular concerts in the cathedral, the choir of St. Hedwig's Cathedral performs in the Berlin Concert Hall, the Philharmonie and in numerous churches in Germany and Europe, presenting its musical diversity to a wide audience.


Cast:

  • Choir of St. Hedwig's Cathedral
  • Capella Vitalis
  • Harald Schmitt, conductor

Works performed:



Carl Phillip Emanuel Bach
Sinfonia in e, Wq 177


Johann Sebastian Bach
"Out of deep distress I cry to you", opening chorus and closing chorale, BWV 38


Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Kyrie and Gloria from "Missa Aeterna Christi munera"


Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Sicut cervus and Super flumina babylonis


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"Misericordias Domini" - motet for choir and orchestra KV 222


Georg Friedrich Händel
Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline, HWV 264

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Additional information

Educational Services

http://www.konzerthaus.de/de/schule
Participating artists
Chor der Sankt Hedwig-Kathedrale
Capella Vitalis
Harald Schmitt (Dirigent)
Dates
April 2025
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