Experience the profound and resonant voice of Günther Groissböck in his latest album, "In Te Domine speravi," a masterful collection of sacred and operatic works that span centuries of musical tradition. Released on November 29, 2024, via Gramola Records, this album is a testament to Groissböck's versatility and mastery of his craft.
The album features a diverse repertoire, beginning with selections from Franz Schütz's "Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln" and Joseph Haydn's "Die Schöpfung," and continuing through iconic works by J.S. Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anton Bruckner, and Johannes Brahms. Each piece has been meticulously arranged for voice and organ by Matthias Giesen, highlighting the depth and richness of Groissböck's vocal range.
Joined by the Bavarian Radio Chorus and accompanied by Clemens Horak on the organ, with Manuel Huber and Wolfgang Vladar contributing to the ensemble, Groissböck delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. The album's duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes offers a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved and significant works in the operatic and sacred music canon.
From the contemplative "Ich habe genug" by Bach to the solemn "Ave verum corpus" by Mozart, and the grand "Windhaager Messe" by Bruckner, each track showcases Groissböck's ability to convey the full spectrum of human experience through his voice. The album concludes with the powerful "Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln," leaving the listener with a sense of awe and reverence.
"In Te Domine speravi" is not just an album; it is a celebration of the timeless beauty of sacred and operatic music, performed by one of the most gifted voices of our time. Whether you are a longtime fan of Günther Groissböck or a newcomer to his work, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln: Pt. 1: No. 2, Ich bin das A und das O (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen)Franz Schmidt, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI:2: Pt. 2: No. 22, Nun scheint in vollem Glanz der Himmel (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen)Joseph Haydn, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
Ich habe genug, BWV 82: No. 1, Ich habe genugJohann Sebastian Bach, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Clemens Horak
Ich habe genug, BWV 82: No. 5, Ich freue mich auf meinen TodJohann Sebastian Bach, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Clemens Horak
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: XI. Quoniam tu solus sanctus (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen)Anton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Manuel Huber
Ave verum corpus, K. 618 (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
O Du liebes Jesu-Kind, WAB 145Anton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
In jener letzten der Nächte, WAB 17Anton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
Windhaager Messe, WAB 25: I. KyrieAnton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Manuel Huber, Wolfgang Vladar
Windhaager Messe, WAB 25: II. GloriaAnton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Manuel Huber, Wolfgang Vladar
Windhaager Messe, WAB 25: III. CredoAnton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Manuel Huber, Wolfgang Vladar
Windhaager Messe, WAB 25: IV. SanctusAnton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Manuel Huber, Wolfgang Vladar
Windhaager Messe, WAB 25: V. BenedictusAnton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Manuel Huber, Wolfgang Vladar
Windhaager Messe, WAB 25: VI. Agnus DeiAnton Bruckner, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen, Manuel Huber, Wolfgang Vladar
4 Serious Songs, Op. 121 (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen): No. 1, Denn es genet dem MenschenJohannes Brahms, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
4 Serious Songs, Op. 121 (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen): No. 2, Ich wandte mich und sehe an alleJohannes Brahms, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
4 Serious Songs, Op. 121 (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen): No. 3, O Tod, Wie bitter bist duJohannes Brahms, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
4 Serious Songs, Op. 121 (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen): No. 4, Wenn ich mit Menschen und mit Engelszungen redeteJohannes Brahms, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln: Pt. 2: No. 22, Ich bin das A und das O (Arr. for Voice & Organ by Matthias Giesen)Franz Schmidt, Günther Groissböck, Matthias Giesen
4 Small Preludes & Fugues: No. 4a, Prelude in D Major "Alleluja"Franz Schmidt, Matthias Giesen