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With the Thirty Years’ War raging around them, Lutherans considered death to be the true fulfillment of their earthly life.
Prince Heinrich von Reuss organised all the details of his funeral in advance, from the music that would be sung - to be composed and then performed by Heinrich Schütz during the funeral ceremony - to the coffin itself.
Our programme includes not only the renowned Musicalische Exequien but also other funeral motets by Schütz, one of which was composed on the death of his friend Johann Hermann Schein. After the success of their CD of works by Samuel Scheidt (RIC301), Vox Luminis now take up the challenge of one of Schütz’s greatest sacred works.
It should be noted that the CD cover art is a photograph of a section of the coffin that Reuss himself had ordered; Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss has most generously allowed its use by Ricercar for this recording. The coffin is made of solid copper; its richly decorated exterior is studded with cartouches that contain liturgical texts selected by the deceased prince.
Herr, Nun Lässest Du Deinen Diener In Friede Fahen, SWV 432
Ich Bin Die Auferstehung Und Das Leben, SWV 464
Herr, Nun Lässest Du Deinen Diener In Friede Fahen, SWV 433
Das Ist Je Gewißlich Wahr, SWV 277
Wir Glauben All An Einen Gott
Mit Fried Und Freud Fahr Ich Dahin
Musicalische Exequien, SWV 279: Concert In Form Einer Teutschen Begräbnis-Missa: Nacket Bin Ich
Musicalische Exequien, SWV 279: Concert In Form Einer Teutschen Begräbnis-Missa: Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt
Herr, Wenn Ich Nur Dich Habe, SWV 280
Herr, Nun Lässest Du Deinen Diener In Friede Fahren, SWV 281
Heinrich Schutz: Ich bin die Auferstehung, SWV 464
Ich bin die Auferstehung, SWV 464
Herr, nun lassest du deinen Diener, SWV 432-433
Herr, nun lassest du deinen Diener, SWV 432-433: Herr, nun lassest du deinen Diener, SWV 433
Heinrich Schutz: Das ist je gewisslich wahr, SWV 277
Das ist je gewisslich wahr, SWV 277
Samuel Scheidt: Newe geistliche Concerten, Part I (arr. for organ)
Newe geistliche Concerten, Part I: Wir glauben all an einen Gott, SSWV 182
Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin
Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin
Heinrich Schutz: Musicalische Exequien, Op. 7, SWV 279-281
Nacket bin ich vom Mutterleibe kommen, SWV 279: Nacket bin ich von Mutterleibe kommen
Nacket bin ich vom Mutterleibe kommen, SWV 279: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt
Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe, SWV 280: Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe
Herr nun lassest du deinen Diener, SWV 281: Selig sind die Toten
Awards Issue 2011
“The 12 voices of Belgian ensemble Vox Luminis put their faith in tonal focus and sweetly balanced textures. Though one might expect from that a certain coolness, their singing produces music-making of intimate, aching beauty. The recorded sound, gently resonant, is perfect...A marvellous disc.”
September 2011
“This is an exceptional new Schütz recording...the most completely satisfying version that I have ever heard of this extraordinary work...Meunier's pacing feels utterly natural, and both the inventiveness and meditative repose of Schütz's music comes across marvellously. In short, if you are looking for a recording of this beautiful and daring work, this new Ricercar disc is the one to choose.”
10th July 2011
“It has received some fine recordings, and this new one is quite outstanding – 12 light-voiced singers alternating solo, ensemble, and "choral" forces, a beautifully balanced ensemble of individual yet blended voices. Photos of the magnificent coffin of the noble lord in whose honour this music was written are in the booklet; Lionel Meunier's thoughtful direction makes a serene and rewarding disc.”
Click on any of the works listed above for alternative recordings.
Herr, Nun Lässest Du Deinen Diener In Friede Fahen, SWV 432
