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Elisabeth Schumann: The Complete Bach Recordings

Albert Coates

The Philharmonic Choir (or Royal Choral Society) / London Symphony Orchestra

Soprano 1: Elisabeth Schumann; Soprano 2 & Alto: Margaret Balfour; Tenor: Walter Widdop; Baritone: Friedrich Schorr

HMV / Pearl / Claremont

Mar-Apr 1929

2-CD / TT: 122:52

Recorded at Kingsway Hall, London, England.
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J.S. Bach: Mass in B minor

Robert Shaw

RCA Victor Chorale and Orchestra

Soprano 1: Anne McKnight; Soprano 2: June Gardner; Alto: Lydia Summers; Tenor: Lucius Metz; Bass: Paul Matthen

RCA Victor VDM 1145-46
RCA Victor

1947

17 X 45's 78 rpm / TT:
3-LP / TT:

1^st recording of Mass in B minor BWV 232 by R. Shaw.
See: Mass in B minor Mass BWV 232 - conducted by Robert Shaw

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J.S. Bach: Messe in h-moll BWV 232

Herbert von Karajan

Wiener Singverein / Wiener Symphoniker

Soprano: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf; Contralto: Kathleen Ferrier; Tenor: Walther Ludwig; Baritone: Alfred Poell; Bass: Paul Schöffler

Verona / Foyer / Archipel

June 1950

2-CD / TT: 121:02

1^st recording of Mass in B minor BWV 232 by H.v. Karajan. Recorded live at Musikverien, Vienna, Austria.
See: Mass in B minor BWV 232 - conducted by Herbert von Karajan
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Bach: Mass in B minor

Hermann Scherchen

Wiener Akademie Kammerchor / Vienna Symphony Orchestra

Sopranos: Emmy Loose & Hilde Geske; Contralto: Gertrud Burgsthaler-Schuster; Tenor: Anton Dermota; Bass: Alfred Poell

Westminster (J) / Tahra

Oct 1950

2-CD / TT: 124:17

1^st recording of Mass in B minor by H. Scherchen. Recorded at Mozartsaal, Vienna, Austria.
See: Mass in B minor BWV 232 - conducted by Hermann Scherchen
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Bach: Mass in B Minor

Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt

Choir of the NWDR Hamburg / Symphony Orchestra of NWDR (The Cathedral Choir and Symphony Orchestra)

Soprano: Margot Guilleaume; Alto: Gertrude Pitzinger; Tenor: Walter Geisler; Bass: Josef Greindl

Gramophone / Allegro / Royale

1950

3-LP / TT:

Recorded in Hamburg for a broadcast in 1950 via NWDR Hamburg. For many years this recording was thought to be by Anonymous conductor, the Cathedral Choir and Symphony Orchestra and Anonymous soloists. 
See: Mass in B minor BWV 232 - conducted by Anonymous Conductor