Press
Reviews
Händel, Messiah: “Under the
highly precise direction of Fritz Krämer, the amateur choir of
some 70 singers once again took on a work of superlative quality
following Verdi’s Requiem. […]
The simple instrumentation of strings, oboes, and continuo was
masterfully balanced by Fritz Krämer, allowing the rare
entries of trumpets and timpani to burst forth all the more
powerfully. […]
The fact that Handel’s legacy seemed to flow seamlessly was
largely thanks to Fritz Krämer. Without a baton, but with
exceptionally clear cues, he kept the amateur choir, professional
orchestra, and soloists perfectly in sync.”
“More gleaming, the anthology of Venetian music of the Seicento, mixing works by Marini, Rovetta and Valentini around the theme of the four seasons, is superbly defended by the soprano Hana Blažíková (impeccable diction and agile vocalisation), supported with fervour and intelligence by a solid vocal and instrumental ensemble (BERNVOCAL), under the energetic and attentive direction of Fritz Krämer. (Stagioni d’amore, Passacaille, *****).”
“The ensemble BERNVOCAL, under the lively and inspired direction of Fritz Krämer, is impeccable. This enchanting and constantly touching disc is hardly worth depriving of an Absolute Joker. Duly noted!”
“Through a precise and sensitive dramaturgy, the soprano Hana Blažíková and Fritz Krämer, conductor of the Swiss ensemble BERNVOCAL, have woven a link between the seasons and the cycle of passionate love …”
“Through the distinguished interpretations of Blažíková and BERNVOCAL, the already artful Italian texts become true centrepieces. Bravo!” (Ensemble sound: 5/5; Interpretation: 5/5)
“Standing ovations for Dvořák’s Stabat mater, presented by the Oratorienchor Baselland, the NOB and four outstanding soloists under the direction of Fritz Krämer. … The experienced conductor Fritz Krämer succeeded in holding the Neues Orchester Basel and the choir together through his clear deployments.”
“Fritz Krämer conducted clearly, without haste, but nevertheless decisively, and knew how to bring out the dynamic and rhythmic contrasts of the first movement [of Schubert’s ‘Unfinished’] audibly and to make the human drama perceptible.”
“Fritz Krämer allows the waves of music, the phrases that go to the climax and back to silence, to be savored broadly in the ‘Anthems’ … With BERNVOCAL, Fritz Krämer expands the flourishing Bernese baroque scene with a vocal ensemble at the top level. A glorious future is to be granted to him.”
