Schütz: Musikalische Exequien

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Life was a precarious proposition in the time of Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672), what with plague, wars, famine, and governments that might put you to death for saying the wrong kind of prayers. Schütz himself enjoyed an unusually long life, but his native town, Weissenfels in Saxony, was ravaged repeatedly by plague, and in a period of a few years he lost both parents, his wife, his brother, and two daughters. This background may help explain the intense fervor of the Concert in the Form of a Burial Mass that he composed, with two thematically related motets for double chorus, as a sort of Lutheran equivalent to the Catholic Requiem Mass. The music, in a style indebted to Giovanni Gabrieli and Claudio Monteverdi, is beautiful, deeply consoling, and performed with exquisite style and feeling. --Joe McLellan

Schütz: Musikalische Exequien, Music, Schutz, Herreweghe, Chapelle Royale, Classical, Orchestral & Symphonic
Schütz: German Requiem: The Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Speechless
  • Beloved Schütz Works Radiantly Performed
 Schütz: German Requiem: The Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross

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ASIN: B0001Z65IU
Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

  1. Concert in Form Einer Teutschen Begrabniss-Missa
  2. Concert in Form Einer Teutschen Begrabniss-Missa
  3. Motette: Herr, Wenn Ich Nur Dich Habe
  4. Canticum B. Sumeonis: Herr, Nun Lassest Du Deinen Diener
  5. Introitus: Da Jesus An Dem Kreuze Stund
  6. Symphonia
  7. Und Es War Um Die Dritte Stunde
  8. Symphonia
  9. Conclusio
  10. They That Sow In Tears, SWV 378
  11. So Journey I On To Jesus Christ, 379

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Speechless.......2007-01-06

I cannot say enough about this disc. My introduction to Schutz's music occurred 5 years ago, when I stumbled upon an LP recording of the German Requiem, and this Naxos CD served as my reintroduction to this work and Schutz in general. I find it interesting that these two major works were recorded onto the same CD, since they represent two of Schutz's most personal expressions in music.

The German Requiem was composed in the mid-1630s on the death of Schutz's good friend Heinrich von Reuss, on texts which were engraved onto Reuss's coffin (this work was written to be performed at the burial, hence the formal title 'Concerto in the Style of a German Burial Mass'). Comparable to his other output, this work is harmonically conservative, and very much in the old contrapuntal style cultivated in the 16th century. The soloists, choir and instrumentalists (viols and continuo instruments on this piece) do an outstanding job of portraying the deep emotional undertones present in the piece. The chorale settings in Part I (Track 2) truly dance, and the brilliant portrayal of seraphims and the Beata Anima by 2 soprano and a baritone soloist against the choir in Part III are executed well. In agreement with Mr. Morrison, the purity of voices and flawless execution on this disc is phenomenal.

The Seven Words of Christ is a later work, and also one of Schutz's most personal (this is speculated, since it remained in manuscript and was never published). On this recording, the choir sounds fantastic (similar to the Requiem) on the Introit and Conclusion. The instrumental sections (for viols and organ), Parts II and IV are convincingly meditative, as if to first prepare the listener for Christ's words, and then to allow him to reflect afterwards. The middle Part III consists of a recitative style portrayal of the Seven Words, with Jesus portrayed by a tenor and 2 viols, and narrated by a variety of voices. This particular tenor is exceptional, and even without knowing German one can imagine which words are being uttered...this is the extent of his wonderful expression. (For example, Jesus's beckoning cries of Vater [father] and Johannes [John] ache with pain and passion).

Of the closing 5-voice motets, 'Die mit Traenen saen' is frequently performed for its contrast of slow, sorrowful portrayal of 'They that sow in tears' with the fast triple time response of 'Reap in joy' in a bit of madrigalism on Schutz's end. I REALLY enjoyed the brisk triple time of this recording...some others which I've heard take it slower and safer, but fail to capture the 'Joy' inherent in this passage.

For anyone at all, lover of Schutz or not, I believe this disc would make a fantastic introduction to his music or addition to a Schutz collection. This recording is a steal...it's worth twice the Naxos price. Buy it.

5 out of 5 stars Beloved Schütz Works Radiantly Performed.......2004-09-22

The two important works here are the 'German Requiem' ('Musicalische Exequien'), SWV 179-181 and 'The Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross' ('Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz'), SWV 478. The two short works that fill out the CD are the five-part tenth and eleventh motets from 'Geistliche Chor-Musik' ('Sacred Choir Music'): the 26th Psalm ('Die mit Tränen säen' ['They that sow in tears']), and 'So fahr ich hin zu Jesu Christ' ('So onward I go to Jesus Christ') whose text it taken from a funeral choral 'Wenn mein Stündlein vorhanden ist' ('When my hour is come').

The German Requiem and the 'Seven Words' are well-known and well-loved. They have many recordings. These are done by a a small group of soloists, the Himlische Cantorey, and a small choir, the Alsfelder Vokalensemble Bremen, all dedicated to presenting ancient music. The orchestra is the Barockorchester I Febiarmonici, all conducted by Wolfgang Helbich. All the participants are expert; one notes particularly the purity of tone of the singers. The recording was made at the St. Petri Dom in Bremen and the sound is that of a spacious cathedral whose warm acoustic lends a rich and lovely ambience to the music. It's really quite extraordinarily well recorded.

What can one say about the stunningly beautiful music of Schütz, surely the most celebrated German composer of the 17th century? His use of anguished suspensions, open fourths and fifths and slow harmonic motion all allow for the ringing tone of a cathedral acoustic and yet preserve absolute clarity of text. Having sung just last year in the 'Seven Words,' I can still remember the goosebumps that one gets from performing this serenely beautiful music. Given the stunning performances and recorded sound, along with the budget Naxos price, there is really nothing to keep anyone the least bit interested in this literature from snapping up this CD. It's that good.

Recommended without hesitation.

TT=52:51

Scott Morrison
Heinrich Schütz: Musikalische Exequien; Die siebe Worte Jesu Christe am Kreuz
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Schutz at his best, a work expressing his faith
  • Great recording of a Masterpiece
 Heinrich Schütz: Musikalische Exequien; Die siebe Worte Jesu Christe am Kreuz

Manufacturer: Berlin Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000035O8
Release Date: 1995-02-28

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Schutz at his best, a work expressing his faith.......1999-02-21

Both the Seven Words and the Musikalische Exequien come across as an expression of faith, both from Schutz and from Mauersberger (who kept that music alive both during the Nazis and Communists). I especially like the chorus "Weil du von Tod erstanden bist", as well as Schreier in the "Seven Words" on "Es ist vollbracht"

5 out of 5 stars Great recording of a Masterpiece.......1998-09-11

One of Schutz' best choral works is sung by Dresdner Kreuzchor... At first, you might not think much about this recording, but when you then hear it again, your view WILL change. Peter Schreier is a magnificent tenor, who glorifies this CD. If you're into Schutz and like to listen to great tenor voices, this is the CD you MUST OWN... Try it out!
Schütz - Musikalische Exequien / Mellon · de Reyghere · Zanetti · Crook · Fouchécourt · Lamy · Machart · Kooy · Lika · La Chappelle Royale · Herreweghe
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Espiritualidad, patriotismo y sensibilidad: todo en uno
  • Spirituality, patriotism and sensibility: all in only one
  • A beautifully nuanced performance
  • Good for small ensemble, but I prefer larger ensemble
 Schütz - Musikalische Exequien / Mellon · de Reyghere · Zanetti · Crook · Fouchécourt · Lamy · Machart · Kooy · Lika · La Chappelle Royale · Herreweghe
Heinrich Schutz , Philippe Herreweghe , Agnès Mellon , Greta de Reyghere , La Chapelle Royale , Howard Crook , Jean-Paul Fouchécourt , Hervé Lamy , Renaud Machart , Peter Kooy , Peter Lika , Monique Zanetti , Jan Willem Jansen , Konrad Junghänel , Jonathan Cable , Josep Benet , and Han de Vries
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000076P
Release Date: 1994-01-14

Tracks:

  1. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: I. Concert in Form einer teutchen Begrabnis-Messe
  2. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: II. Motette Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe
  3. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: III. Canticum B. Simeonis Herr, nun l ssest Du Deiner Diener
  4. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt, SWV 380 (Motet)
  5. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: Selig Sind Die Toten, SWV 391 (Motet)
  6. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: So Fahr Ich Hin Zu Jesu Christ, SWV 379 (Motet)
  7. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: Ich Bin Die Auferstehung, SWV 287 (Petits Concerts Spirituels II)
  8. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: O lieber Herre Gott, BWV 287 (Petits Concerts Spirituels I)
  9. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: Die Himmel Erzhlen, SWV 386 (Motet)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Espiritualidad, patriotismo y sensibilidad: todo en uno.......2004-05-02

Esta breve antología a la obra de Schutz con gran maestría unifica la más pura y elevada espiritualidad teutónica cristiana, los más vivos y exaltados sentimientos patrios alemanes, y la sensibilidad extrema, lírica y estética propia de los más grandes maestros de la música.

5 out of 5 stars Spirituality, patriotism and sensibility: all in only one.......2004-04-28

This brief anthology to the oeuvre of Schutz in great mastery unifies the purest and highest Teutonic Christian spirituality, the most intense and exalted German patriotic feelings, and the extreme, lyric and aesthetic sensibility own of the greatest masters of the music.

5 out of 5 stars A beautifully nuanced performance.......1999-03-19

Somebody from Houston, TX, below, gives this recording three stars because of the very characteristic which, in my eyes, makes this recording so wonderful. Buy this disc and judge for yourself which one of us has it right. My Texan friend doesn't like the one-voice-per-part approach taken by Herreweghe on this disc. I, on the other hand, happen to prefer a small chorus composed mainly of the soloists themselves to a large, more impersonal, chorus. Moreover, small "choruses" formed by the soloists singing together were very common at the time most of baroque music was written. In fact, a large free-standing chorus was a rarity. When Handel sometimes employed such choruses, it was newsworthy enough to be reported in newspapers. So Herreweghe here is simply following the authentic performance tradition. There are still people who object to the whole practice of period performance. They are entitled to their view, but many of us are very thankful to conductors like Herreweghe for bringing baroque music to us in its original guise. This is a wonderful recording. In addition to Musicalische Exequien, it contains several motets and mini-cantatas from Geistliche Chormusic and Kleine Geistliche Concerte. Herreweghe recently revisited some of these pieces with Collegium Vocale (the CD is entitled Geistliche Chormusic). By the way, my Texan friend might like this second version of Geistliche Chormusic better: it is based on choral singing, and it is some of the most nuanced and spiritual choral singing there can be. I suggest that you buy both of these recordings. Only three motets overlap (SWV379, SWV391 and SWV386). One of them, SWV379 (So fahr ich hin zu Jesu Christ) is so preternaturally beautiful that you will want to own as many versions of it as you can. The soloists on the Geistliche Chormusic CD are Agnes Mellon, Mark Padmore and Peter Kooy. All of them have been performing Schutz's music for years. Combined with Herreweghe's, their collective insight into Schutz's music resulted in a truly outstanding recording. I have recently come by another Schutz recording which I greatly enjoyed: Schutz's Lamenti & Concerti (Musicalische Compagney). I think the group is now defunct, but back in the mid-80's they used to have some pretty impressive vocal group: Padmore, Cordier, Ragin and van der Kamp. Definitely buy it if you find it.

3 out of 5 stars Good for small ensemble, but I prefer larger ensemble.......1999-02-25

The performance is expressive, seems to capture the faith reasonably well. I happen to prefer full chorus and orchestra to the single voice ensemble., considering my belief that a good bass section is the foundation (especially with German composers).
Heinrich Schütz: Musikalische Exequien; Motets
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    		Heinrich Schütz: Musikalische Exequien; Motets

    Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00005NCN5
    Release Date: 2002-02-12
    Heinrich Schütz: Musikalische Exequien
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      		Heinrich Schütz: Musikalische Exequien

      Manufacturer: Coro
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      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000EGCTFO
      Release Date: 2006-05-09

      Tracks:

      1. Deutsches Magnificat, SWV494
      2. Herr, Nun Lassest Du Deiner, SWV432
      3. Herr, Nun Lassest Du Deiner, SWV352a
      4. Herr, Nun Lassest Du Deiner, SWV433
      5. Vater Unser, Der Du Bist Im Himmel, SWV411
      6. Konzert (In Form Einer Deutschen Begrabnis-Missa)
      7. Motette 'Herr, Wenn Ich Nur Dich Habe'
      8. Canticum B Simeonis 'Herr, Nun Lassest Du Deinen Diener'

      Album Description

      "Outstanding recording presence…heavenly singing." - CLASSIC CD

      To date The Sixteen and the Symphony of Harmony and Invention have made over 90 recordings, many award-winning, in a range of work spanning the music of 600 years, rediscovering and performing lost and little-known repertoire. From the devastation of Saxony in the Thirty Years War comes this very individual Requiem, first performed at the funeral of the aristocrat Heinrich Posthumus Reuß in 1636. The texts were engraved on his coffin in advance and the Prince, being a keen singer and not wishing to miss his own funeral music, took part in performances of the first part of it during his lifetime. Along with settings of the Nunc dimittis and Lord's Prayer is the last work Schütz wrote, the celebrated and beautiful Deutsches Magnificat for double choir. Long neglected as a mere "precursor" of J.S. Bach, Heinrich Schütz has come to be seen as ever more important and interesting as more is learned about him, and his music more often performed.
      Schütz: Musikalische Exequien
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        		Schütz: Musikalische Exequien

        Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        RequiemsRequiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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        RequiemsRequiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000027NVQ
        Release Date: 1988-01-01

        Tracks:

        1. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: I. Concert in Form einer teutchen Begrabnis-Messe
        2. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: II. Motette Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe
        3. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: III. Canticum B. Simeonis Herr, nun l ssest Du Deiner Diener
        4. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt, SWV 380 (Motet)
        5. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: Selig Sind Die Toten, SWV 391 (Motet)
        6. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: So Fahr Ich Hin Zu Jesu Christ, SWV 379 (Motet)
        7. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: Ich Bin Die Auferstehung, SWV 287 (Petits Concerts Spirituels II)
        8. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: O lieber Herre Gott, BWV 287 (Petits Concerts Spirituels I)
        9. Musikalische exequien Op. 7, SWV 279-281: Die Himmel Erzhlen, SWV 386 (Motet)
        Schütz: Musikalische Exequien/Motet/Monteverdi: Madrigaux
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          		Schütz: Musikalische Exequien/Motet/Monteverdi: Madrigaux

          Manufacturer: Forlane
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by MonteverdiAll Works by Monteverdi | Monteverdi, Claudio | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B0000038AM
          Release Date: 1996-03-12

          Tracks:

          1. Musikalische Exequien, Opus 7: Con In Form Of A German Requiem - Ludmila Hadjieva/Vanilia Kisyova/Sascho Zhelev/Valentin Vassilev/Valentin Peichinov/Alis Bovaryan...
          2. Motette: Herr, Wenn Ich Nur Dich Habe - Ludmila Hadjieva/Vanilia Kisyova/Sascho Zhelev/Valentin Vassilev/Valentin Peichinov/Alis Bovaryan...
          3. Canticum B. Simeonis: Herr, Nun Lassest Du Deiner Diener In Frieden Fahren - Ludmila Hadjieva/Vanilia Kisyova/Sascho Zhelev/Valentin Vassilev/Valentin Peichinov/Alis Bovaryan...
          4. Madrigaux: Ogni Amante E Guerrier
          5. Madrigaux: Si, Si Ch'io V'amo Livre 9
          6. Madrigaux: O Come Vaghi Livre 9
          7. Madrigaux: O Viva Fiamma Livre 7
          8. Madrigaux: Io Son Pur Vezzosetta Pastorella Livre 7
          9. Madrigaux: Ardo E Scoprir Livre 9
          10. Madrigaux: Chiomo D'oro Livre 7
          11. Baci Soavi E Cari Livre 1
          12. Bel Pastor (Dialogo Di Ninfa E Patore) Livre 9
          Schütz: Musikalische Exequien / Johannes-Passion
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • Verry good Performance of Johannes Passion
          • Solid, but occasionally heavy and slow
          		 Schütz: Musikalische Exequien / Johannes-Passion

          Manufacturer: Cantate
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          PassionsPassions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000003CFN
          Release Date: 1995-04-18

          Tracks:

          1. Musikalische Exequien: I. Conc In Form Einer Teutschen Begrabniss-Missa SWV 279
          2. Musikalische Exequien: II. Monette 'Herr, Wenn Ich Nur Dich Habe' SWV 280
          3. Musikalische Exequien: III. Canticum B. Simeonis 'Herr, Nun Lassast Du Deinen Diener In Frieden Fahr
          4. Johannes Passion SWv 481 - Johannes Hoeflin/Jakob Stampfli/Rolf Bossow/Herta Flebbe/Gert Spiering/Reinhard Ruge

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Verry good Performance of Johannes Passion.......2007-02-14

          I sing bass in a churchcoir an we perform the Johannes Passion fro Heinrch Schuetz this year (2007) an Good Friday. Ik like the performance on the CD verry much. Apeccialy the bass party is verry good.

          4 out of 5 stars Solid, but occasionally heavy and slow.......1999-04-27

          Ehmann gets a good sound from his voices thoughout. I like his practice of using brass to double the choral sections in the "Musikalische Exequien", and he mentions a personal note of Schütz that the violone (similar to the modern double bass violin) was an indispensible part of that music. Of course a solid bass line has always been important to German music in any style period. Occasionally, Ehmann runs things a little slow, which makes it sound just a little heavy at times. Overall, it is a good recording, better than most, only slightly below the Mauersberger.
          Heinrich Schütz: Musicalische Exequien
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            		Heinrich Schütz: Musicalische Exequien

            Manufacturer: Ars Musici
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            GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B00004VWG8
            Release Date: 2000-07-25
            Schütz: Musikalische Exequien + Trauermusiken (17th-Century Funeral Music)
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              		Schütz: Musikalische Exequien + Trauermusiken (17th-Century Funeral Music)

              Manufacturer: Berlin Classics
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              Binding: Audio CD

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              Release Date: 2005-10-01

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