ANTON BRUCKNER (1824-1896): Works for Male Chorus, Vol. 1 - Der Abendhimmel (2 versions), Um Mitternacht, Improvisation on "Trauungschor", Trauungschor, Improvisation on "Trösterin Musik", Trösterin Musik, Herbstlied, Am Grabe, Mitternacht, Vor Arneths Grab, Inveni David, Festive Cantata "Preiset den Herrn", 2 Aequale for 3 Trombones.

Description: Bruckner sang in and directed several choirs as he moved around Austria and wrote 41 secular choral pieces for them. Generally, these are larger-scale works than the Liedertafel pieces written by Schubert and Schumann (the performing choir here numbers 31); two come with organ accompaniment, preceded by organ improvisations, and three with piano. Excellent, detailed notes on each piece but, unfortunately, not translations. German texts. Männerchore Bruckner 12, Ensemble Linz; Thomas Kerbl.