Title: Rich, serene renditions of the Latin masses
Review: I have a slightly different collection than this one, which does not feature the German Mass, just the Latin masses performed by the Bach Collegium Berlin conducted by Martin Behrmann. I love this set of recordings, which was my introduction to Schubert's masses.I have read many criticisms of these performances -- everything from their being overly Romanticized to their being too bland and void of drama. I've gone back to them again and again -- both to just listen because I enjoy these recordings so much, and to see if I could hear what the critics have such deep problems with. I've come away scratching my head and still enjoying them quite a lot.I would characterize them as hitting an excellent tone and interpretation for sacred works. Peace and tranquility are the words that come most readily to mind. I find the performances rich, warm and comforting. They are easy to love and easy to recommend.
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