Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Heinrich Schütz's "The Christmas Story & Other Works," a captivating album released on November 29, 2019, under the Hyperion label. This exquisite collection showcases Schütz's mastery of musical innovation, blending Italian opera influences with German storytelling to create a beautiful setting of the nativity story.
The album's centerpiece is "Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi" (The Christmas Story), a remarkable work that brings to life the Nativity narrative through a series of recitatives and intermezzos. Performed by the esteemed Yale Schola Cantorum under the direction of David Hill, this piece is framed by two majestic choral movements that draw on the full ensemble of voices and instruments, creating a rich and immersive soundscape.
In addition to the Christmas Story, the album features a selection of other works by Schütz, including the joyous "Hodie Christus natus est," the contemplative "Magnificat," and the tender "Ave Maria." Each piece is performed with precision and passion, highlighting Schütz's unique ability to convey deep emotional resonance through his music.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Schütz's sacred works, providing a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting listening experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of early music or a newcomer to the genre, "The Christmas Story & Other Works" is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Hodie Christus natus est, SWV 456Heinrich Schütz, David Hill, Haitham Haidar, Yale Schola Cantorum, James Reese
Das Wort ward Fleisch, SWV 385Heinrich Schütz, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
Der Engel sprach zu den Hirten, SWV 395Heinrich Schütz, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
Ave Maria, SWV 334Heinrich Schütz, Addy Sterrett, Bradley Sharpe, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
Ein Kind ist uns geboren, SWV 384Heinrich Schütz, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
Magnificat, SWV 468Heinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 1, Introduction. Die Geburt unsers HerrenHeinrich Schütz, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 2, Recit. Es begab sich aber zu derselbigen Zeit (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill, James Reese
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 3, Intermedium I. Der Engel zu den Hirten auf dem FeldeHeinrich Schütz, Addy Sterrett, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 4, Recit. Und alsbald war da bei dem Engel die Menge der Himmlischen Heerscharen (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill, James Reese
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 5, Intermedium II. Die Menge der EngelHeinrich Schütz, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 6, Recit. Und da die Engel von ihnen gen Himmel fuhren (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, David Hill, James Reese, Yale Schola Cantorum
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 7, Intermedium III. Die Hirten auf dem FeldeHeinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 8, Recit. Und sie kamen eilend und funden beide (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, James Reese, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 9, Intermedium IV. Die Weisen aus MorgenlandeHeinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 10, Recit. Da das der König Herodes hörete (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, James Reese, Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 11, Intermedium V. Die Hohenpriester und SchriftgelehrtenHeinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 12, Recit. Da berief Herodes die Weisen heimlich (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, David Hill, James Reese, Yale Schola Cantorum
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 13, Intermedium VI. HerodesHeinrich Schütz, David Hill, Morgan Sullivan, Yale Schola Cantorum
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 14, Recit. Als sie nun den König gehöret hatten (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, James Reese, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 15, Intermedium VII. Der Engel zu JosephHeinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, Addy Sterrett, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 16, Recit. Und er stund auf und nahm das Kindlein (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, David Hill, James Reese, Yale Schola Cantorum
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 17, Intermedium VIII. Der Engel zu Joseph in ÄgyptenHeinrich Schütz, Yale Schola Cantorum, Addy Sterrett, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 18, Recit. Und er stund auf und nahm das Kindlein (Evangelist)Heinrich Schütz, James Reese, Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill
Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435: No. 19, Beschluß. Dank sagen wir alle GottHeinrich Schütz, David Hill, Yale Schola Cantorum
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