Something different today! This is one of the greatest choral pieces of the late 19th century, profound and deeply moving. Since our earliest years, it has been a mainstay of our repertory. I thought it would be interesting today to offer two performances of the same piece. The first comes from our very first Delos recording – recorded in 1993 and edited from several takes. The other is a live, unedited concert recording from 2015 – 22 years later! Clearly it is the same basic interpretation. But there are differences: the careful cleanliness and flawless Delos sound versus the inspiration of the moment which can only occur in a live concert. Which one do you prefer? I would love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to comment right on the YouTube page.

– Dennis Keene

BRUCKNER Os Justi

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

Two version comparison:
Version A: from the Delos recording Mysteries Beyond ℗ 1994 Delos
Version B: from the 2015 concert at Church of the Ascension, NYC

The singers in these performances are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.