Immerse yourself in the sacred and profound compositions of Heinrich Schütz with the album "Schutz: Symphoniae Sacrae II." Released on November 1, 1994, under the Chandos label, this collection showcases the mastery of one of the most influential composers of the early Baroque period. Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 19 minutes, the album features 27 tracks from Schütz's Op. 10, each a testament to his deep spiritual devotion and musical genius.
Heinrich Schütz, a contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach, was a prolific composer with nearly 500 known works to his name. His "Symphoniae Sacrae II" is a collection of sacred concertos that blend the rich polyphony of the Renaissance with the emerging styles of the Baroque era. The pieces in this album are characterized by their intricate vocal lines, harmonic richness, and profound emotional depth, reflecting Schütz's ability to convey the sacred texts with both reverence and artistic innovation.
The album opens with "Mein Herz ist bereit" (SWV 341) and concludes with "Freuet euch des Herren, ihr Gerechten" (SWV 367), taking the listener on a journey through a variety of sacred themes and emotions. Each track is meticulously crafted, showcasing Schütz's skill in setting German and Latin texts to music, creating a tapestry of sound that is both intellectually stimulating and spiritually uplifting.
Performances by Suzie LeBlanc and the Purcell Quartet bring these historic works to life with precision and passion, highlighting the timeless beauty of Schütz's music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, "Schutz: Symphoniae Sacrae II" offers a captivating exploration of one of the most significant bodies of work in the history of Western music.
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 2, Singet dem Herren ein neues Lied, SWV 342Heinrich Schütz, Suzie LeBlanc, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 3, Herr, unser Herrscher, wie herrlich ist dein Nam, SWV 343Heinrich Schütz, Emma Kirkby, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 4, Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 344Heinrich Schütz, Emma Kirkby, Jeremy West, Nicholas Perry, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 5, Der Herr ist meine Stärke SWV 345Heinrich Schütz, Suzie LeBlanc, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 6, Ich werde nicht sterben, sondern leben, SWV 346Heinrich Schütz, Emma Kirkby, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 7, Ich danke dir, Herr, von ganzem Herzen, SWV 347Heinrich Schütz, Emma Kirkby, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 8, Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o Herr, SWV 348Heinrich Schütz, James Bowman, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 9, Frohlocket mit Händen und jauchzet dem Herren, SWV 349Heinrich Schütz, Nigel Rogers, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 10, Lobet den Herrn in seinem Heiligtum, SWV 350Heinrich Schütz, Charles Daniels, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 11, Hütet euch, daß eure Herzen nicht beschweret werden, SWV 351Heinrich Schütz, Stephen Varcoe, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 12, Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener im Friede werden, SWV 352Heinrich Schütz, Richard Wistreich, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 13, Was betrübst du dich,meine Seele?, SWV 353Heinrich Schütz, Charles Daniels, Nigel Rogers, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 14, Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich, SWV 354Heinrich Schütz, Emma Kirkby, Suzie LeBlanc, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 15, Gib unsern Fürsten und aller Obrigkeit, SWV 355Heinrich Schütz, Emma Kirkby, Suzie LeBlanc, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 16, Es steh Gott auf, daß seine Feind zerstreuet werden, SWV 356Heinrich Schütz, Charles Daniels, Nigel Rogers, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 17, Wie ein Rubin in feinem Golde leuchtet, SWV 357Heinrich Schütz, James Bowman, Suzie LeBlanc, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 18, Iss dein Brot mit Freuden, SWV 358Heinrich Schütz, Emma Kirkby, Richard Wistreich, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 19, Der Herr ist mein Licht und mein Heil, SWV 359Heinrich Schütz, Charles Daniels, Nigel Rogers, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 21, Herr, neige deine Himmel und fahr herab, SWV 361Heinrich Schütz, Richard Wistreich, Stephen Varcoe, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 22, Von Aufgang der Sonnen, SWV 362Heinrich Schütz, Richard Wistreich, Stephen Varcoe, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 23, Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, SWV 363Heinrich Schütz, Charles Daniels, James Bowman, Stephen Varcoe, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 24, Die so ihr den Herren fürchtet, SWV 364Heinrich Schütz, Charles Daniels, James Bowman, Richard Wistreich, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 25, Drei schöne Dinge seind, SWV 365Heinrich Schütz, Charles Daniels, Nigel Rogers, Richard Wistreich, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 26, Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, SWV 366Heinrich Schütz, Emma Kirkby, Stephen Varcoe, Suzie LeBlanc, Purcell Quartet
Symphoniae Sacrae, Op. 10: No. 27, Freuet euch des Herren, ihr Gerechten, SWV 367Heinrich Schütz, Charles Daniels, James Bowman, Stephen Varcoe, Purcell Quartet
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