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David Schwarb, host of the program, will present in discussion with Martin Lucas Staub the amazing works in detail. Also, you can learn more about the activities of the Swiss Piano Trio and earlier recordings.

audite's Eduard Franck series continues with three further chamber works of the composer. This recording of the Piano Trio in E major and the Piano Trios Op. 22 and Op. 53 now completes Franck's contributions to the genre; both the Trio in E major and Op. 53 are première recordings. Written between 1835 and 1886, these three works span nearly the entire composing career of Eduard Franck and provide valuable insights into the vibrant chamber music culture of the nineteenth century.

​The quarterly and annual awards of the German Record Critics' Award are sought-after prices in the German music scene. The winners of the quarterly awards are included in the Quarterly Critics' Choice ("Bestenliste") of the German Record Critics' Award. The lists recommend new releases which merit special attention for the quality of interpretation and for their value to the repertoire. These lists provide a candid picture of new releases which, in the jury's opinion, are of outstanding importance when judged on purely artistic and audiophile grounds.

We are very happy about this distinguished award!

​As a preview you can find impressions from the recording session in the papal basilica in Kevelaer with its impressive Seifert organ and sound examples in our video accompanying the production.

Hansjörg Fink and Elmar Lehnen prove to be border crossers, demonstrating that contrasts can be tied together. Age-old tradition meets vibrant, jazzy joie de vivre; composed music meets improvisation; liturgy meets world; spirituality meets sensuality. Fink and Lehnen move assuredly on historic foundations, adding their own, liberal figures. Sombre moments of death appear here in a new, milder light.

Release date (Germany) is March 14th.

For more information:
* Hansjörg Fink, trombone
* Elmar Lehnen, organ
* Press release PDF
* Press release online
* Cover picture
* 3D picture
* Product

​The three newspapers understand their distinction as a reward for past accomplishments as well as an incentive for new artistic works. Furthermore they want to foster the dialogue between people working in different fields of culture in East Westphalia-Lippe.
Here you can find the complete articles:

Concert & CD Prasentation Requiem (Hansjörg Fink, trombone / Elmar Lehnen, organ):

* Friday, March 7th 2014
* Papal Marienbasilika Kevelaer
* 19:30 PM Concert
* Afterwards: Reception with opportunity for interviews / conversation / CD signing
* Preview in the video

​Requiem aud. 92.660 (SACD)
* Hansjörg Fink, trombone
* Elmar Lehnen, organ
* Preview in the video
* Press release PDF
* Press release online
* Cover picture
* 3D picture
* Product
* Release date Germany: March 14th 2014

An unusual journey into the spheres of improvisation and traditional requiem chants: Hansjörg Fink and Elmar Lehnen prove to be border crossers, demonstrating that contrasts can be tied together. Age-old tradition meets vibrant, jazzy joie de vivre; composed music meets improvisation; liturgy meets world; spirituality meets sensuality. Fink and Lehnen move assuredly on historic foundations, adding their own, liberal figures. Sombre moments of death appear here in a new, milder light.

​aud. 95.627 Claudio Abbado - LUCERNE FESTIVAL Historic Performances Vol. V:

Franz Schubert (1797-1828):
Symphony No. 7 in B minor, D. 759 "Unfinished"
Vienna Philharmonic | Claudio Abbado
Lucerne, Kunsthaus, 5 September 1978
 
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
      
Richard Wagner (1813-1883):
Siegfried Idyll
Chamber Orchestra of Europe | Claudio Abbado
Lucerne, Kunsthaus, 25 August 1988

press release
producer's comment by producer Ludger Böckenhoff (German).

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The quarterly and annual awards of the German Record Critics' Award are sought-after prices in the German music scene. The winners of the quarterly awards are included in the Quarterly Critics' Choice ("Bestenliste") of the German Record Critics' Award. The lists recommend new releases which merit special attention for the quality of interpretation and for their value to the repertoire. These lists provide a candid picture of new releases which, in the jury's opinion, are of outstanding importance when judged on purely artistic and audiophile grounds.