Classical Music Recording
In the Classical Music Recording major, students study the artistic sound design of serious music and spoken language on sound recording media. Key elements of the course are the selection and positioning of the microphones, editing, and absolute familiarity with the latest technologies. Prominence is given to developing and training the hearing and a creating a feel for sounds of high artistic quality. The course also deals with recording psychology and seeks to develop the participants’ sense of judgment with regard to aspects of playing technique and interpretation in the field of classical music. In Benno Müller vom Hofe's seminar, students can acquire knowledge of audio play production.
Verdi: Requiem
"Requiem", by Guiseppe Verdi, was performed by orchestra and choir of the University of Music Duesseldorf, conducted by Prof. Wipper-
mann at the Essen Cathedral. It was recorded as a term project by students, instructed by Prof. Haas, Music Production, via the IMM's own broadcasting van.
Elias
Soundfile of Felix Mendelssohn's oratorium "Elias", performed by the choir and orchester of the University of Music Duesseldorf. Recorded at the Essen Cathedral.
Rachmaninoff
This record of Rachmaninoff piano pieces were part of a class instructed by Prof. Haas, Music Production. Recording took place at the Concert Hall of the University of Music Duesseldorf.