Schutz - Sacred Music
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Label: Brilliant Classics
Cat No: 94697
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 5
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 21st October 2013
Contents
Works
Ach Herr, strafe mich nicht in deinem Zorn, SWV24Da pacem, Domine, SWV465
Der Gott Abraham, SWVAnh.3
Der Schwanengesang, SWV482-494
Ich bin die Auferstehung, SWV464
Ich hebe meine Augen auf zu den Bergen, SWV31
Komm, heiliger Geist, op.12, SWV417
Machet die Tore weit
Magnificat anima mea, SWV468
Nun Lob, meine Seel, den Herren, SWV41
Psalm 24: Domini est terra, SWV476
Psalms of David, op.2 SWV22-47
Surrexit pastor bonus, SWV460
Artists
Ernst-Ludwig Hammer (viola da gamba)Werner Joroslawski (viola da gamba)
Hans Otto (organ, harpsichord)
Walter Heinz Bernstein (organ)
Henrik Pit (alto)
Hans-Joachim Rotzsch (tenor)
Hermann Christian Polster (bass)
Werner Marschall (descant)
Jochen Kowalski (descant)
Staatskapelle Dresden
Capella Fidicinia
Rundfunk-Kinderchor Berlin
Berliner Solisten
Cappella Sagittariana Dresden
Berliner Solisten
Dresdner Kreuzchor
Conductor
Rudolf MauersbergerWorks
Ach Herr, strafe mich nicht in deinem Zorn, SWV24Da pacem, Domine, SWV465
Der Gott Abraham, SWVAnh.3
Der Schwanengesang, SWV482-494
Ich bin die Auferstehung, SWV464
Ich hebe meine Augen auf zu den Bergen, SWV31
Komm, heiliger Geist, op.12, SWV417
Machet die Tore weit
Magnificat anima mea, SWV468
Nun Lob, meine Seel, den Herren, SWV41
Psalm 24: Domini est terra, SWV476
Psalms of David, op.2 SWV22-47
Surrexit pastor bonus, SWV460
Artists
Ernst-Ludwig Hammer (viola da gamba)Werner Joroslawski (viola da gamba)
Hans Otto (organ, harpsichord)
Walter Heinz Bernstein (organ)
Henrik Pit (alto)
Hans-Joachim Rotzsch (tenor)
Hermann Christian Polster (bass)
Werner Marschall (descant)
Jochen Kowalski (descant)
Staatskapelle Dresden
Capella Fidicinia
Rundfunk-Kinderchor Berlin
Berliner Solisten
Cappella Sagittariana Dresden
Berliner Solisten
Dresdner Kreuzchor
Conductor
Rudolf MauersbergerAbout
“Seculi sui Musicus excellentissimus” was the epitaph inscribed on his tombstone in the old Frauenkirche of Dresden – to his contemporaries, the Saxon‐born Heinrich Schütz was one of the most outstanding composers of the century, and even writers of music history today refer to him as ‘Musicus poeticus ecclesiasticus’, whose works were and are still the epitome of Protestant church music.
This collection is a tribute to the great Baroque composer, who received most of his training in Venice from the organist of St Mark’s, Giovanni Gabrieli. The richness of colour and musical splendour of the Psalmen Davids, scored for several choruses and first to feature on the release, reflects the arts-minded Saxon court for which they were composed.
Next comes a collection of motets, which similarly follow in the footsteps of Venetian composition through ‘painting in sound,’ the content of the text, and dividing the choir into two or more tonal groups. The motet played a significant role in church service music, and Schütz also wrote a number of polychoral concertos for festive occasions, the affective Magnificat anima mea SWV468 for Christmas among them.
Rounding off the compilation is the composer’s Schwanengesang, literally meaning ‘Swan Song’ and deemed to be his parting gift to the world – here Luther’s version of the ‘German Magnificat’ at the end of the piece reveals Schütz’s taking on the role of musical interpreter in the cause of Lutheran teaching.
The renowned Dresden Kreuzchor became closely associated with the works of Schütz under the directorship of Rudolf Mauersberger, who made the choir an instrument of singular appeal. Here they feature alongside a number of other distinguished German choral groups and ensembles, including the Berliner Solisten, to perform the works of a composer who represented an important transitional phase in sacred music.
Contents:
CD 1
- Psalms of David (Dresden, 1619): selection
1. Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, den er tut Wunder SWV35
Psalm 98, for 2 four-part choirs and b.c.
2. Wohl dem, der nicht wandelt im Rat der Gottlosen SWV28
Psalm 1, for 2 four-part choirs and b.c.
3. Warum toben die Heiden SWV23
Psalm 2, for 4 four-part choirs and b.c.
4. Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt, dienet dem Herren mit Freuden SWV36
Psalm 100, for 2 four-part choirs and b.c.
5. Der Herr ist mein Hirt, mir wird nichts mangeln SWV33
Psalm 23, for 2 four-part choirs and b.c.
6. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, Herr Zebaoth SWV29
Psalm 84, for 2 four-part choirs and b.c.
7. Aus der Tiefe ruf' ich, Herr, zu dir SWV25
Psalm 130, for 2 four-part choirs and b.c.
8. Ach Herr, straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn SWV24
Psalm 6, for 2 four-part choirs and b.c.
9. Ich hebe meine Augen auf zu den Bergen SWV31
Psalm 121, for 2 four-part choirs and b.c.
10. Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren SWV41
Canzona, for 4 four-part choirs and b.c.
11. Ich danke dem Herrn von ganzem Herzen SWV34
Psalm 111, for 4 four-part choirs and b.c.
Ernst-Ludwig Hammer (viola da gamba), Werner Joroslawski (viola da gamba)
Dresdner Kreuzchor / Rudolf Mauersberger
Total time: 75'06
CD 2
Motets for double choir
1. lch hebe meine Augen auf SWV31
2. Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren SWV41
3. Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott SWV417
4. Machet die Tore weit SWVAnh.8
5. Ich bin die Auferstehung und das Leben SWV464
6. Ach, Herr, straf mich nicht SWV24
7. Deutsches Magnificat SWV494 - Meine Seele erhebt den Herren
Hans Otto (organ)
Ernst-Ludwig Hammer (viola da gamba), Werner Joroslawski (viola da gamba)
Dresdner Kreuzchor with members of the Staatskapelle Dresden / Rudolf Mauersberger
Total time: 54'07
CD 3
- Polychoral concertos
1. Sumite psalmum SWVAnh.9
2. Magnificat anima mea SWV468
3. Surrexit pastor bonus SWV460
4. Psalm 24 'Domini est terra' SWV476
5. Der Gott Abraham SWVAnh.3
6. Da pacem, Domine SWV465
Capella Fidicinia (on period instruments)
Hans Otto (organ, harpsichord), Walter Heinz Bernstein (organ)
Dresdner Kreuzchor / Rudolf Mauersberger
Soloists: Henrik Pit (alto), Hans-Joachim Rotzsch (tenor), Hermann Christian Polster (bass)
Total time: 47'41
CD 4
- Schwanengesang
1. Wohl denen, die ohne Wandelleben SWV482
2. Tue wohl deinem Knechte SWV483
3. Zeige mir, Herr, den Weg SWV484
4. Gedenke deinem Knechte an dein Wort SWV485
5. Du tust Guts deinem Knechte SWV486
6. Meine Seele verlanget nach deinem Heil SWV487
7. Wie habe ich dein Gesetze so lieb SWV488
Total time: 45'56
CD 5
- Schwanengesang
1. Ich hasse die Flattergeister SWV489
2. Deine Zeugnisse sind wunderbarlich SWV490
3. Ich rufe von ganzem Herzen SWV491
4. Die Fursten verfolgen mich ohn Ursach SWV492
5. Jauchzet dem Herren, alle Welt SWV493
6. Meine Seele erhebt den Herren SWV494
Werner Marschall (descant), Jochen Kowalski (descant)
Members of the Rundfunk-Kinderchor Berlin, Berliner Solisten, Cappella Sagittariana Dresden
Total time: 40'40
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