LIA LIGTHART - mezzosopraan / LP

ES 46.788

Product Details:

• Label: Eurosound – ES 46.788
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Country: Netherlands
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Classical

Overview

"Sacred Works for Solo Voice and Organ" is a captivating album featuring a collection of sacred compositions by Dutch composers, beautifully performed by mezzo-soprano Lia Ligthart and organist Gerard Habraken. The album showcases pieces by Hendrik Andriessen, Max Reger, Alphons Diepenbrock, Louis Toebosch, Oscar van Hemel, and Herman Strategier, recorded on two historic Smits organs from Tilburg. This LP offers an exquisite blend of sacred vocal music with the powerful sounds of the organ, taking the listener on a spiritual journey. The Heuvelkerk and Goirkese Kerk organs, both crafted by the Smits brothers, provide a perfect backdrop for the intricate compositions.

Track Listing:

Side A (Heuvelkerk Organ, Tilburg – 1893)

1. Magna Res Est Amor – Hendrik Andriessen
2. Zwei Geistliche Lieder – Max Reger
3. Ave Maria – Alphons Diepenbrock
4. Maria – Louis Toebosch
5. Trittico Liturgico – Oscar van Hemel
6. Vier Maria Antiphonen – Herman Strategier

Side B (Goirkese Kerk Organ, Tilburg – 1904)

1. Maria uit: Kerstcantate Opus 73 – Louis Toebosch
2. Trittico Liturgico (Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei) – Oscar van Hemel
3. Vier Maria Antiphonen – Herman Strategier

Key Credits:

Artists:

• Lia Ligthart – Mezzo-soprano
• Gerard Habraken – Organ
• Recorded at Eurosound Studio’s, Herveld

Organs:

• Heuvelkerk Smits Organ, Tilburg (1893)
• Goirkese Kerk Smits Organ, Tilburg (1904)

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