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About Christoph Poppen, Conductor
From the outset of his career as a conductor, Christoph Poppen ’s name has been synonymous with innovative programming and a wide-ranging commitment to contemporary music. Numerous guest conducting engagements have taken him to orchestras such as the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Wiener Symphoniker, Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo and Camerata Salzburg. Principal guest conductor of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta between 2015 and 2023, Poppen continues his highly successful collaboration with the Cologne Chamber Orchestra as principal conductor and with the Israel Chamber Orchestra as principal guest conductor.
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Mozart’s Complete Masses conducted by Christoph Poppen
‘The singing and playing are all we expect from seasoned professionals. The soloists may not be stars, but they discharge their responsibilities with aplomb.’ – American Record Guide
‘The Cologne forces give their all in performances… Poppen’s soloists are as fine as any and blend particularly delectably towards the end of K275’s Agnus Dei … this volume is worthwhile for the two slightly later Masses.’ – Gramophone
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NOMINEE
Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music
Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music
‘[Konradi’s] solos in both Masses are ravishing. To dispel any doubt, her Latin enunciation is also superb. The performance here is efficient, indicating that Poppen should have a fine set of Masses when he is finished.’ – Fanfare
‘It is an excellent album. Rarely has such attention been given to Mozart’s early compositions…There is no phrase without intention, no articulation that is not respected, and if you add to that the fine phrasing and elegance of the delivery, plus a choir in masterful blending, and soloists who more than fulfil expectations, the end result is that from Cologne’s complete recording that is increasing in quality with every release. Congratulations, Maestro Poppen.’ – Ritmo
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CRITIC’S CHOICE
Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music
MAGAZINE
Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music
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