SCHUTZ: German Requiem / Seven Last Words of Christ

The leading German composer of the seventeenth century, Schütz linked the traditions of Gabrieli's Venice with the music of Protestant Germany in a large number of mainly sacred choral works. Both the Musikalische Requiem (German Requiem) and The Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross characteristically powerful and intense works, notable for a rich, dark and, at times, startling sonority.

Tracklist

Schütz, Heinrich
Herman, Nikolaus - Lyricist
Leon, Johann - Lyricist
Luther, Martin - Lyricist
Bible - Lyricist
Helmbold, Ludwig - Lyricist
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
1Concert in Form einer teutschen Begrabniss-Missa03:39
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
2Concert in Form einer teutschen Begrabniss-Missa18:32
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
3Motette: Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe02:59
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
4Canticum B. Simeonis: Herr, nun lassest du deinen Diener03:48
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
Schütz, Heinrich
Böschenstein, Johann - Lyricist
Bible - Lyricist
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
5Introitus: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund02:17
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
6Symphonia01:24
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
7Und es war um die dritte Stunde10:45
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
8Symphonia01:23
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
9Conclusio01:29
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
Schütz, Heinrich
Albrecht von Preussen - Lyricist
Schalling, Martin - Lyricist
Luther, Martin - Lyricist
Bible - Lyricist
Walter, Johann - Lyricist
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
10Die mit Tranen saen, SWV 37803:41
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)
11So fahr ich hin zu Jesu Christ, SWV 37902:50
Grobe, Ralf (bass)
Kaiser, Henning (tenor)
Kobow, Jan (tenor)
Maier, Ulrich (bass)
Pahn, Bettina (soprano)
Röllecke, Beate (organ)
Voss, Henning (counter-tenor)
Winter, Veronika (soprano)
Alsfelder Vocal Ensemble (Choir)
Febiarmonici, I (Ensemble)
Helbich, Wolfgang (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 52:47