Dietrich Buxtehude - Dietrich Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri (LP)

Dietrich Buxtehude's "Membra Jesu Nostri" is a profound and captivating choral masterpiece, released on Rondeau Production in 2011. This album showcases Buxtehude's exceptional talent for sacred music, featuring seven cantatas that meditate on the suffering and resurrection of Christ, each focusing on a different part of his body. The centerpiece is the title work, "Membra Jesu Nostri," a series of seven cantatas that are both musically intricate and spiritually profound. The album also includes "Fried- und Freudereiche Hinfahrt," a two-part work that combines contrapuntal writing with a poignant lament, and the chorale cantata "Befiehl dem Engel, dass er komm." With a total runtime of 75 minutes, this album offers a rich and immersive exploration of Buxtehude's choral compositions, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.