Heinrich Schütz's "Musikalische Exequien" is a profound and moving collection of sacred music, composed for the funeral of his patron Prince Heinrich. This album, released on September 25, 2015, under the Accent label, showcases Schütz's mastery of 17th-century German sacred music. The album features a selection of Schütz's most notable works, including the three-part "Musikalische Exequien" (SWV 279-281), which is considered one of the most artistic and heartfelt works of mourning in music history. The album also includes other significant pieces such as "Psalmen Davids, Op. 2: No. 4, Aus der Tiefe, SWV 25" and "Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11: No. 23, Selig sind die Toten, SWV 391." With a duration of 50 minutes, this album offers a deep dive into the rich and expressive world of Schütz's compositions. The ensemble Vox Luminis, conducted by John Shea, brings a nuanced and captivating performance to these timeless pieces, making it a compelling listen for both classical music enthusiasts and those new to Schütz's work.
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Tracks
Psalmen Davids, Op. 2: No. 4, Aus der Tiefe, SWV 25 (Psalm 130)Heinrich Schütz, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken
Das ist je gewisslich wahr, SWV 277Heinrich Schütz, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken
Symphoniarum sacrarum II, Op. 10: No. 13, Was betrübst du dich, meine Seele?, SWV 353Heinrich Schütz, Marie Kuijken, Stephan Scherpe, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken
Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11: No. 23, Selig sind die Toten, SWV 391Heinrich Schütz, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken
Symphoniarum sacrarum II, Op. 10: No. 20, Zweierlei bitte ich, SWV 360Heinrich Schütz, Daniel Schreiber, Stephan Scherpe, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken
Musicalische Exequien, Op. 7: No. 1, Concert in Form einer teutschen Begräbnis-Messe, SWV 279Heinrich Schütz, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken
Musicalische Exequien, Op. 7: No. 2, Motet, SWV 280 "Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe"Heinrich Schütz, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken
Musicalische Exequien, Op. 7: No. 3, Canticum B. Simeonis, SWV 281 "Herr nun lässest du deinen Diener in Friede fahren"Heinrich Schütz, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken
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