Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque sacred music with Johann Hermann Schein's "Fontana d'Israel," a masterful collection of 26 motets that showcase the composer's profound spiritual depth and musical virtuosity. Released in 2011, this album is a testament to Schein's enduring legacy as one of the most influential figures of the early Baroque era.
"Fontana d'Israel" is a meticulously crafted compilation of religious vocal compositions, each piece drawing from the Old and New Testaments. The motets, performed by the esteemed Rheinische Kantorei under the direction of Hermann Max, are a blend of intricate polyphony and heartfelt devotion, offering a profound listening experience that resonates with both historical significance and timeless beauty.
Recorded in the acoustically stunning Église de Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry in France, the album captures the essence of Schein's compositions with clarity and warmth. The performances are complemented by a booklet that includes insightful notes, providing context and enhancing the appreciation of these sacred works.
With a duration of over an hour and a half, "Fontana d'Israel" is a journey through the spiritual and musical landscape of the early 17th century. The album features a diverse range of motets, each exploring different themes and emotions, from joy and celebration to contemplation and repentance. The ensemble's precise execution and the soloists' expressive delivery bring these ancient texts to life, making this album a treasure for both Baroque enthusiasts and those new to the genre.
Johann Hermann Schein's "Fontana d'Israel" is not just a collection of motets but a window into the spiritual and musical world of the Baroque era. This album is a celebration of Schein's genius, offering a deep and enriching experience for anyone who appreciates the beauty of sacred music.
Tracks
Fontana d'Israel: No. 1, O Herr, ich bin dein KnechtJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 2, Freue dich des Weibes deiner JugendJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 3, Die mit Tranen saenJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 4, Ich lasse dich nichtJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 5, Dennoch bleibe ich stets an dirJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 6, Wende dich, Herr, und sei mir gnadigJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 7, Zion: Der Herr hat mich verlassenJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 8, Ich bin jung gewesenJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 9, Der Herr denket an unsJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 10, Da Jakob vollendet hatteJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 11, Lieblich und schöne sein ist nichtsJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 12, Ist nicht Ephraim mein teurer SohnJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 13, Siehe an die Werk GottesJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 14, Ich freue mich in HerrenJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 15, Unser Leben wahret siebzig JahrJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 16, Ihr Heiligen, lobsinget dem HerrenJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 17, Herr, lass meine KlageJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 18, Siehe, nach Trost war mir sehr bangeJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 19, Ach Herr, ach meiner schöneJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 20, Drei schöne Dinge sindJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 21, Was betrubst du dich, meine SeeleJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 22, Wem ein tugendsam Weib bescheret istJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 23, O Herr Jesu ChristeJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 24, Ich bin die Wurzel des Geschlechtes DavidJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 25, Lehre uns bedenkenJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
Fontana d'Israel: No. 26, Nu danket alle GottJohann Hermann Schein, Martina Lins, Johanna Koslowsky, Maria Arentz, Bernhard Schneider, Raimund Nolte, Michael McCraw, Peter Sommer, Konrad Junghanel, Hartwig Groth, Christine Kyprianides, Christoph Lehmann, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max
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