Frieder Bernius

Frieder Bernius is a renowned German conductor celebrated for his meticulous approach to choral and orchestral works, particularly from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras. Born in 1947, he founded the Kammerchor Stuttgart in 1968, shaping it into one of Europe’s most respected vocal ensembles through his passion for historically informed performance. Bernius has built a career on breathing fresh life into lesser-known masterpieces, as seen in recent recordings like Zelenka’s *Missa Gratias agimus tibi* and Spohr’s *Des Heilands letzte Stunden*. His collaborations often spotlight rich choral textures and dramatic storytelling, whether in Schubert’s lush Mass settings or adventurous arrangements of Strauss and Mahler.

A champion of both sacred and secular repertoire, Bernius brings equal care to grand oratorios like Kreutzer’s *Der Taucher* and intimate male-voice choruses by Mendelssohn. His work with the Kammerchor Stuttgart and Hofkapelle Stuttgart orchestra continues to highlight hidden gems while maintaining scholarly rigor and emotional depth. If you’re into immersive choral experiences that bridge centuries, Bernius’ recordings are like a time machine with perfect tuning.

Genres

Choral

Requiem

Classical

Baroque

Oratorio

Romantic Music

Vocal Ensemble

Orchestral Music

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Latest Release

Louis Spohr: Des Heilands letzte Stunden. Passionsoratorium

Louis Spohr•

Kammerchor Stuttgart•

Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen•

Frieder Bernius

Album - 37 Tracks - Released February 21, 2025