Disc 1: Concertgebouw Orchestra; Thomas Hampson, baritone and the Wiener Philharmonkier (2nd work). Disc 2: New York Philharmonic. Disc 3: Christa Ludwig, mezzo-soprano, New York Choral Artists, Brooklyn Boys Chorus and New York Philharmonic. Disc 4: Barbara Hendricks, soprano; Christa Ludwig, mezzo-soprano; Westminister Choir, New York Philharmonic. Disc 5: Helmut Witteck, soprano; Concertgebouw Orchestra; Jaap van Zweden, violin. Disc 6: Lucia Popp, soprano; Andreas Schmidt, baritone; Concertgebouw Orchestra
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Recorded in 1987and 1990; all previously released.