Richter, Karl
Performer
Karl Richter (15 October 1926 – 15 February 1981) was a German conductor, choirmaster,organist, and harpsichordist. He played and conducted a wide range of music (sacred works from Heinrich Schütz to Max Reger, as well as the symphonic and concerto repertoire of the Classical and Romantic period even including Bruckner's symphonies), but is best remembered for his interpretations ofJohann Sebastian Bach and Handel. Richter's performances were known for their soul-searching, intense and festive manner. He avoided the fluctuations in tempi that were then characteristic of the prevailing Romantic manner of conducting Bach, and devoted much attention to the woodwinds and to balance. His recordings from 1958-70 are notable for "discipline, rhythmic tautness and expressive intensity.". [source from Wikipedia]
Work
- Concerto Grosso in G major, HWV 319
- Concerto Grosso in F major, HWV 320
- Concerto Grosso in E minor, HWV 321
- Concerto Grosso in A minor, HWV 322
- Concerto Grosso in D major, HWV 323
- Concerto Grosso in G minor, HWV 324
- Concerto Grosso in B flat major, HWV 325
- Concerto Grosso in C minor, HWV 326
- Concerto Grosso in F major, HWV 327
- Concerto Grosso in D minor, HWV 328
- Concerto Grosso in A major, HWV 329
- Concerto Grosso in B minor, HWV 330
- Dearest God, when will I die?, BWV 8
- It has been told to you, man, what is good, BWV 45
- Shout for Joy to God in all Lands, BWV 51
- I, wretched man, a servant to sin, BWV 55
- O Eternity, you word of Thunder, BWV 60
- Jesus, You, who my soul, BWV 78
- Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life, BWV 147
- Yield now, troubling shadows, BWV 202
- The Creation, Hob. XXI:2
- Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
- Messiah, HWV 56
- Samson, HWV 57
- Joshua, HWV 64 (sung in German)
- Elijah, Op. 70
- Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV 1066
- Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067
- Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
- Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069
- Suite No. 5 in E major, HWV 430
- St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
- St. John Passion, BWV 245
- Symphony No. 94 in G major, Hob. I:94 - Surprise
- Symphony No. 101 in D major, Hob. I:101 - The Clock
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1060
- 11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122
- Prelude (Fantasy) and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542 - Great
- Mass in B minor, BWV 232
- Organ Sonata No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526
- Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
- Magnificat in D major, BWV 243
- Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 532
- Funeral music, Op. 7
