Ferdinand Grossmann

Ferdinand Grossmann was director of the Vienna Boys’ Choir from about 1940 to 1963, and directed several other choirs. His Palestrina recording with the Pro Musica Choir was not favourably reviewed in Gramophone.
Johann Strauss II – Blue Danube Waltz
Viennese Men’s Singing Club (Wiener Männergesangsverein), Orchestra, Ferdinand Grossmann
His Master’s Voice D1494
Matrices CKR 2843-I, 2844-II (0944502/3)
Recorded 31st March 1928, Vienna
Palestrina – Missa Papae Marcelli; Missa Assumpta est Maria
Pro Musica Choir, Vienna, Ferdinand Grossmann

Mediafire link for Palestrina Masses – Ferdinand Grossmann

(This is a zip file – left click the link, download the file, then unzip when downloaded)

Vox PL 10020
Matrices XTV 25089-1B, 25090-1C
Recorded 1956, Vienna

Both works are in six sections

I. Kyrie
II. Gloria in excelsis Deo
III. Credo in unum Deum
IV. Sanctus
V. Benedictus
VI. Agnus Dei I and II

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