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Karl Richter
Personb. 1926 · Plauen, Germany, Germany
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Bio
Karl Richter (1926–1981) was a German conductor, organist, harpsichordist, and choir master renowned for his authoritative interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire. Born in Plauen, he studied at the Leipzig Conservatory and later served as organist at St. Thomas Church, continuing the tradition of Johann Sebastian Bach. Richter founded the Munich Bach Choir and Orchestra in 1953, leading them in numerous acclaimed recordings of Bach’s cantatas, passions, and instrumental works. His performances were noted for their rhythmic vitality, structural clarity, and deep musical insight, establishing him as one of the leading figures in post-war German early-music performance.
Popular tracks
- 15:57
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: IV. Chorale. Zion hört die Wächter singen
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- 29:43
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: I. Chorus. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
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- 31:49
Concerto grosso in D Minor, Op. 6 No. 10, HWV 328: V. Allegro moderato
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- 41:15
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: IV. Bourrée
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- 51:31
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie
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- 60:59
Flute Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 5, HWV 363b: IV. Bourrée
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- 70:58
Concerto grosso in B Minor, Op. 6 No. 12, HWV 330: IV. Largo
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- 86:54
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: III. Aria (Duet). Wann kommst du, mein Heil?
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- 96:23
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: VI. Aria. Mein Freund ist mein!
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- 101:19
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: II. Recit. Er kommt, er kommt, der Bräutigam kommt!
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- 112:00
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: V. Recit. So geh herein zu mir
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- 121:49
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: VII. Chorale. Gloria sei dir gesungen
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Albums
Bach, J.S.: Cantata BWV 140, Magnificat BWV 243
Album · 1979
Handel: Organ Concertos
Album · 2015
Handel: Concerti Grossi opp. 3 & 6
Album · 1996
Handel: Flute Sonatas
Album · 2020
Handel: Concerti grossi, Op.6 Nos. 10-12
Album · 1953
Bach: Harpsichord Concertos, BWV 1052- 1058 & 1060-1065
Album · 2020
Bach: Musical Offering, BWV 1079
Album · 1969
Bach: Partita, BWV 1013, Flute Sonatas, BWV 1033, 1034 & 1035
Album · 1975
Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, Concerti a due cori Nos. 2 & 3
Album · 1973
Handel: Organ Concertos, Op. 4 Nos. 1-4 – Concerti grossi, Op. 3 Nos. 1-6
Album · 2020
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56 (Excerpts)
Album · 2019
Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232
Album · 2015