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Schutz: Weihnachts-Historie (Christmas History) / René Jacobs

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2011-11-08

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Die Geburt unsers Herren Jesu Christi, for chorus, instruments & continuo, SWV 435; Sei gegrüsset, Maria, for 2 sopranos, alto, tenor, bass, 5 instruments & continuo, SWV 3...
Conductors: Jacobs, René
Ensemble: Concerto Vocale

Recording information: Seewen, Suisse (09/1989)....continue...

Heinrich Schütz: Complete Narrative Works / Ars Nova Copenhagen

4 CD / Dacapo / 2011-10-25

Works: Heinrich Schütz: St. Luke Passion, for soprano, alto, 3 tenors, 2 basses & chorus, SWV 480 (attributed); Die Geburt unsers Herren Jesu Christi, for chorus, instruments & continuo, SWV 435; Die A...
Performers: Jespersen, Jakob Bloch; Linderoth, Johan; Podger, Julian; Riis, Adam; Torp, Else
Conductors: Hillier, Paul
Ensemble: ; Ars Nova Copenhagen; Sirius Viols

This box set presents the complete narrative works of Heinrich Schütz in the acclaimed new recordings by Ars Nova Copenhagen conducted by Paul Hillier. The...continue...

Schütz: Christmas Oratorio

1 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2009-11-17

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Die Geburt unsers Herren Jesu Christi, for chorus, instruments & continuo, SWV 435; Symphonie sacrae 3, SWV 401; Symphonie sacrae 3, SWV 408; Symphonie Sacrae 3, SWV 399; Der 10...
Performers: Graf, Elisabeth; Hirtreiter, Bernhard; Mantaj, Michael; Spaegle, Mona [vocals]
Conductors: Kelber, Wolfgang

Heinrich-Schutz-Ensemble Munchen & Monteverdi-Orchester Munchen (on period instruments), Wolfgang Kelber...continue...
Recording information: Klosterkirche Ensdorf (1994)....continue...

Schütz: Saint John Passion, Cantiones sacrae / Rupert Gottfried Frieberger, et al

1 CD / Christophorus / 2009-06-06

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Saint John Passion, SWV 481; Cantiones sacrae, Op. 4
Conductors: Frieberger, Rupert G.
Ensemble: Collegium Musicum Plagense

Heinrich Schutz's late works are dominated by the three unaccompanied dramatic Passions, said to be the last great examples of the genre. The 'St. John's...continue...

Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht / Schreier, Thomanerchor Leipzig

5 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Töre weit, SWV Anh 8; Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11; Kleine geistliche Konzerte, Op. 8; Johann Eccard: Übers Gebirg Maria geht; Traditional: O du fröhli...
Performers: Hammer, Ernst-Ludwig; Jäckel, Michael; Otto, Hans; Schreier, Peter; Spranger, Christoph
Conductors: Flämig, Martin; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Mauersberger, Erhard
Ensemble: Dresden Kreuz Choir; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; St. Thomas Church Choir, Leipzig

This fine CD presents a varied program of celebratory music for Christmas. Included are three glorious selections from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, contrasted with a simple...continue...

Discover - Choral Music

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-08-28

Works: Gregorian Chant: Crux fidelis, inter omnes, hymn (GR 182); Josquin Desprez: Ave Maria... virgo serena, motet for 4 parts; John Taverner: Missa "Gloria tibi Trinitas"; Christe Jesu, pastor bone; Thoma...
Performers: Bentch, Timothy; Cooper, Gary [Keyboardist]; Drabowicz, Wojciech; Kubiak, Barbara; Laurence Cummings [Conductor/Harpsichord]; Nowacki, Piotr
Conductors: Helbich, Wolfgang; Antal, Mátyás; Oberfrank, Géza; Christophers, Harry; Halász, Michael; Drahos, Béla; Spering, Andreas; Rilling, Helmuth; Rahbari, Alexander; Talmi, Yoav; Wi...
Ensemble: ; Alsfeld Vocal Ensemble; I Febiarmonici (Baroque Orchestra); The Sixteen

Discover Choral Music surveys and explains the development of choral music from medieval plainchant to contemporary favorites like John Rutter and Arvo Part, via Renaissance...continue...

Schütz, Theile, Holborne, Tomkins, etc / Kargl, et al

2 CD / Preiser / 2007-03-01

Works: Johann Theile: Saint Matthew Passion; Heinrich Schütz: Saint John Passion, SWV 481; Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11; Anthony Holborne: Image of Melancholy; Thomas Tomkins: Pavan a 5 in F minor; Gal...
Performers: Chum, Johannes; Hobiger, Bernhard; Horak, Cornelia; Volpert, Markus
Conductors: Kärgl, Otto
Ensemble: Cappella Nova Graz; Private Musicke

The symbol of the Cross forms a central aspect of theological thought alongside belief in the Eastertide Resurrection, particularly in the Western Church which developed...continue...

Schütz: Johannes-Passion / Zobeley, Munich Vocal Ensemble

1 CD / Aeolus / 2006-08-01

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Saint John Passion, SWV 481
Performers: Zobeley, Martin
Conductors:
Ensemble: Munich Vocal Ensemble

Schutz remained highly active as a composer until his death and was to set three accounts of the 'Passion' to music. Much mystery remains as...continue...

The Baroque Christmas Album

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2005-10-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 62, "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland," BWV 62 (BC A2); Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Noëls (3), H 531; Noëls pour les instruments, H 534; In Nativitatem Domini Ca...
Performers: Comberti, Micaela; Giardelli, Mirella; Roberts, Timothy [Keyboardist/Conductor]; Standage, Simon; ter Linden, Jaap [Cello]
Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot; Pinnock, Trevor; McCreesh, Paul; Minkowski, Marc
Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists; Gabrieli Consort; Gabrieli Consort & Players; Les Musiciens du Louvre - Grenoble; The English Concert

Experience Christmastide as it was celebrated more than 250 years ago with 18 glorious tracks from Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Paul McCreesh, Trevor Pinnock and...continue...

Schütz: St. Luke Passion / Reimann, et al

1 CD / Cantate / 2004-05-01

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Saint Luke Passion, SWV 480
Performers: Jelden, Georg
Conductors: Reimann, Hannes
Ensemble: Singkreis der Engadiner Kantorei Zürich

Schütz: Christmas Vespers / Paul McCreesh, et al

1 CD / Polydor Import / 1999-10-12

Works: Anonymous: La piva; Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon; Gregorian Chant: Deus in adiutorium meum intende, introduction to the Compline; Dominus vobiscum, oratorio (Prayer, recitation solo); Heinrich Sch...
Performers: Carwood, Andrew; Carwood, Andrew [Conductor/Tenor vocals]; Daniels, Charles; Davies, Neal [Bass-Baritone Vocal]; Grant, Simon [Bass Vocal]; Harre-Jones, Robert; Horn, Robert; Horn, Robert [Tenor Voca...
Conductors: McCreesh, Paul;
Ensemble: Gabrieli Consort; Gabrieli Consort & Players; Gabrieli Players; Roskilde Cathedral Boys' Choir; Roskilde Cathedral Choir

The centerpiece of this recording is "Weihnachtshistorie," a retelling of the Christmas story from the Gospels. The spectacular recording features a huge range of instrumental...continue...
"As it might have been celebrated at the Court of Dresden c. 1664." The subtitle of this recording is the key: there's no Schütz work called 'Christmas Vespers,' but by combining research in chur...continue...

Schütz: The Christmas Story, etc / Oxford Camerata

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1996-09-16

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Die Geburt unsers Herren Jesu Christi, for chorus, instruments & continuo, SWV 435; Cantate Domino canticum novem, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, bass & continuo, SWV 81 (Op. 4/29)...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Crookes, Anna; McCarthy, Michael [Choral Conductor]
Conductors: Summerly, Jeremy
Ensemble: Oxford Camerata