A collection of vocal works by Brahms, R. Strauss, Reger, and Rihm, performed by Abbado, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Leipzig Radio Chorus, and others. This is a characteristically Abbado-esque selection, ranging from Brahms to Rihm, making for an interesting collection. The recording is excellent. [Gold CD] Tracklist: ① Johannes Brahms / Song of Destiny, Op. 54, ② Richard Strauss / Three Hymns, Op. 71: i) Hymn of Love, ii) Homecoming, iii) Love, ③ Max Reger / To Hope, ④ Wolfgang Rihm / Hölderlin Fragments ■ Claudio Abbado / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Leipzig Radio Chorus (①), Karita Mattila (S: ②③), Johannes M. Kösters (Br: ④) Recording: February 26-28, 1993, Berlin Philharmonie Label: Sony Classical [1 Gold CD] Thank you for viewing.