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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. “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.” The Observer, 10th July 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.” International Record Review, September 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.” Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2011 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Commissioned for the funeral of a prince, this German ‘burial music’ deals with subjects that lie at the heart of Schütz’s output: the misery of earthly life and the promise of the hereafter. In a mood of searing intensity, the music arranges texts from Scripture to form a veritable ‘funeral mass’. “From early-Baroque Germany no more heart-felt funeral meditation exists than Schütz's Exequien, supplemented here by six exquisite motets. This superb chamber-scale performance still merits the accolades showered on it over 20 years ago.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2009 ***** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Schütz: Musikalische Exequien & Motets
Hake: | Pavane a 8 | Schein: | Suite No. 10 aus Banchetto Musicale 2 Zinken, 3 Posaunen, B.c. | Schütz: | Musikalische Exequien, SWV 279-281 (Op. 7) Das ist je gewißlich wahr, SWV 388 Das Wort ward Fleisch und wohnet unter uns, SWV 385 Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, SWV 432 Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, SWV 433 Gesang der drei Männer im feurigen Ofen, SWV 448 |
Stuttgarter Hymnus-Chorknaben, Musica Fiata & Rainer Johannes Homburg, Roland Wilson This new SACD by the Hymnus Choirboys of Stuttgart and Musica Fiata demonstrates how Schütz worked with opulent Italian impressions while serving as court chapel master in Dresden and employs the finest 2+2+2 technique to transport lavish sound and Venetian grandezza straight to you in your living room. Four five-part choirs situated in different places in the performance space and varying in membership present this CD’s repertoire discovery: the “Song of the Three Youths in the Fiery Furnace,” a mighty song of praise based on the prophet Daniel. There are shifts between favorite choir and chapel choir and between instruments and singers and along with them an ostinato bass part, so that the praise of God is celebrated in many colors and with magnificent splendor while being repeated many times. | 
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Schütz composed the Musikalische Exequien in 1635/36 for the funeral of his Sovereign Heinrich Posthumous Reuss. This CD also includes songs of mourning, some of which have not been released before. Featuring artists such as Dorothee Mields, Harry van der Kamp and directed by Rademann, this is a wonderful addition to the series. “this much-recorded work receives as fine an interpretation as I can recall, thanks in no small measure to a cast of distinguished and sympathetic singers. But the continuo section, the recorded atmosphere and an unhurried sense of pacing also play their part. It's impossible not to remark on Schutz's marvellous rhetorical efficiency...but by eschewing drama in favour of interiority, Rademann's ensemble also achieves something rather special.” Gramophone Magazine, May 2012 “Rademann's straightforwardness allows the music to emerge with an entirely apt clarity and austerity...With very interesting and detailed booklet notes, complete texts and translations, and a recording that sounds very natural and is impeccably balanced, this is a disc I recommend without any hesitation.” International Record Review, March 2012 “the choir’s expertise with this style is self-evident and the Radeberg church acoustic serves the music like a tailor-made suit. It is expertly captured by the Carus engineers...This disc deserves to win more fans for Rademann’s great project, as well as for the composer himself.” MusicWeb International, June 2012 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | von den letzten dingenBaroque Funeral Music from Central Germany
amarcord & Cappella Sagittariana Dresden This CD begins with the performance of the penitential psalm Gott, sei mir gnädig nach deiner Güte (anon). This astonishing work has never before been recorded on CD. The only known date which survives in a manuscript score is 1711. amacord, one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles also performs works by Schütz, Schein and Praetorius. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Schütz: Musikalische Exequien & Bußpsalmen
Schütz: | Musikalische Exequien, SWV 279-281 (Op. 7) Psalm 51: Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott, SWV 148 Psalm 6: Ach Herr, straf mich nicht, SWV 24 Psalm 143: Herr, mein Gebet erhör in Gnad, SWV 248 Psalm 130: Aus der Tiefe ruf ich, Herr, zu dir, SWV 25 Psalm 102: Hör mein Gebet und laß zu dir, SWV 200 |
The Weser-Renaissance of Bremen continue with their Schütz series on CPO with a sacred masterpiece; Musical Exequies. Throughout the series they have proved that Schütz’s music is some of the most exciting of the 17th Century. Musical Exequies is one of Schütz‘s more solemn works, composed for the performance at the funeral of Prince Heinrich Posthumus von Reuss. In addition to the Exequies, the disc includes splendid settings of psalms. “Cordes produces a fine alternative to the smoother 'choral' versions by John Eliot Gardiner's Monteverdi Choir...The shorter motet Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe and the Venetian-influenced Canticum Simeonis (the Nunc Dimittis) are captivatingly sung” Gramophone Magazine, August 2010 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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Schütz-Akademie, Howard Arman | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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La Chapelle Rhénane, Benoît Haller After two acclaimed recordings of the motets, La Chapelle Rhénane now
tackle two large-scale works by Schütz. These oratorios, like the
Symphoniae Sacrae, combine both the new style imported from Italy and
the spirit of Lutheranism, scored for 10 singers, 6 viols and a rich continuo
section, under the direction of Benoît Haller. | | | This item is currently out of stock at the UK distributor. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. |
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“Outstanding recording presence… heavenly singing .” (Classic CD) “The sombre colours of Schütz's moving funeral music are finely brought out in this collection, which also includes several varied smaller settings of standard liturgical texts. The resonant acoustic enhances the inventiveness of the writing.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2006 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Beate Rällecke (organ) Alsfelder Vokalensemble, Die Himlische Cantorey, Baroque Orchestra I Febiarmonici, Wolfgang Helbich | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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