"The Sound of Austrian Choir" is a collection that combines the historic with the contemporary, showcasing the remarkable diversity and richness of Austria's choral tradition. Spanning centuries, this playlist features timeless pieces like Mozart's "Ave verum corpus" performed by the Vienna Boys' Choir and the emotive "Requiem" by the Salzburg Cathedral Choir. It also includes modern takes such as Roland Jaime Orzabal de La Quintana's "Mad World" by St. Florianer Sängerknaben and Arvo Pärt's deeply spiritual "Vater Unser" by the Wiltener Sängerknaben.

Adding to its versatility, the playlist presents classical staples like Handel's "Hallelujah" from Messiah by the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and the dynamic "Carmina Burana" performed live by Wiener Singakademie. Pieces like "Der Mensch lebt und bestehet" by Max Reger, rendered beautifully by the Vienna Chamber Choir, round out this rich and reflective musical journey. Whether you are a longtime fan of choral music or exploring it for the first time, this playlist offers a varied mix that will enlighten and inspire.

Playlist Genres

Austrian Choir

Classical

Renaissance

Contemporary Classical

Baroque

Opera

Early Music Choral Avant-garde Late Romantic Era Gregorian Chant Orchestral Performance Austrian Orchestra Orchestra Children's Choir Classical Performance German Romanticism Minimalism Early Modern Classical Classical Era Operetta Franco-flemish School Italian Opera Early Romantic Era Early Music Ensemble Opera Chorus Early Music Choir German Baroque 21st Century Classical German Renaissance