Praetorius / Margaretha Consort- German Christmas (CD)
The pieces on this album originate largely from the Christmette by Michael Praetorius. In addition, nativity hymns by a range of different composers from the same era have been compiled. In Lutheran style the compositions on this album include solo pieces, choir arrangements, double choral motets, instrumental pieces and of course the church organ repertoire. The listener can also hear pieces, which were not necessarily meant for Christmas, but fit the program very well. The function of some of the pieces is liturgical, like "Gloria," "Our Father," or the mighty Entrance-Prelude. Two other pieces are meditative moments about the name of Jesus. Many of the songs are well-known. However, the arrangements for soloists and/or choir from Praetorius and his contemporaries are rarely performed. The Early Music ensemble Margaretha Consort was founded in 2009. The ensemble is based in the Netherlands, but the singers and instrumentalists are from all over Europe. Over the years a very skilled team has been created, where knowledge, musicality, and congeniality go hand in hand.
Tracklist:
- Praeludia No. 3 In G Minor
- Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland (Arr. Margaretha Consort)
- O Jesu, Nomen Dulce
- In Dulci Jubilo (Arr. Margaretha Consort)
- Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging
- Puer Natus In Bethlehem (Arr. Margaretha Consort)
- Nobilissime Jesu
- Heute Ist Christus Der Herr Geboren, Swv 439
- Teutsch Et In Terra À 6 "Allein Gott In Der Höh Sei Ehr"
- Illibata Ter Beata (Arr. R.R. Miranda & J.M. Peláez)
- Vater Unser (Arr. M. Broekroelofs & J.M. Peláez)
- Quem Pastores
- Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen
- Wie Schön Leuchtet Der Morgenstern (Arr. For Chamber Ensemble)
- Vom Himmel Hoch, Wv 69 - Vom Himmel Hoch
- Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
UPC > 730099139830
Format > New CD
Label > Naxos
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The pieces on this album originate largely from the Christmette by Michael Praetorius. In addition, nativity hymns by a range of different composers from the same era have been compiled. In Lutheran style the compositions on this album include solo pieces, choir arrangements, double choral motets, instrumental pieces and of course the church organ repertoire. The listener can also hear pieces, which were not necessarily meant for Christmas, but fit the program very well. The function of some of the pieces is liturgical, like "Gloria," "Our Father," or the mighty Entrance-Prelude. Two other pieces are meditative moments about the name of Jesus. Many of the songs are well-known. However, the arrangements for soloists and/or choir from Praetorius and his contemporaries are rarely performed. The Early Music ensemble Margaretha Consort was founded in 2009. The ensemble is based in the Netherlands, but the singers and instrumentalists are from all over Europe. Over the years a very skilled team has been created, where knowledge, musicality, and congeniality go hand in hand.
Tracklist:
- Praeludia No. 3 In G Minor
- Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland (Arr. Margaretha Consort)
- O Jesu, Nomen Dulce
- In Dulci Jubilo (Arr. Margaretha Consort)
- Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging
- Puer Natus In Bethlehem (Arr. Margaretha Consort)
- Nobilissime Jesu
- Heute Ist Christus Der Herr Geboren, Swv 439
- Teutsch Et In Terra À 6 "Allein Gott In Der Höh Sei Ehr"
- Illibata Ter Beata (Arr. R.R. Miranda & J.M. Peláez)
- Vater Unser (Arr. M. Broekroelofs & J.M. Peláez)
- Quem Pastores
- Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen
- Wie Schön Leuchtet Der Morgenstern (Arr. For Chamber Ensemble)
- Vom Himmel Hoch, Wv 69 - Vom Himmel Hoch
- Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
UPC > 730099139830
Format > New CD
Label > Naxos
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.