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Rosenmüller: Sacred Concertos
Carus

Rosenmüller: Sacred Concertos

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Composer
ROSENMULLER, JOHANN
Artist
Capella Principale, Scarlattisti, Arnold
Format
CD
Label
Carus
Released
Feb 14, 2020
Catalog #
CV83500
UPC
4009350835009

About

On the occasion of the 400th birthday of Johann Rosenmüller, the soloist ensemble Gli Scarlattisti under the direction of Jochen Arnold presents a selection from the collection of the so-called "Kernsprüche". These Sacred Concertos, most of which are unknown today, are characterized by a particularly charming versatility in the interplay of the various vocal and instrumental parts. At their time, they were considered to be similarly stylistically influential as the Kleine Geistliche Konzerte by Schütz. The musicians deserve praise for snatching this collection from oblivion with numerous first recordings.

REVIEW:

In its exciting discography, the Ensemble Gli Scarlattisti – selected vocalists in a homogeneous chamber choir – has already dedicated itself exclusively to the œuvre of Johann Rosenmüller. Now conductor Jochen Arnold presents another CD with works by this composer, Kernsprüche – polyphonic German Bible verse settings with instrumental accompaniment. Together with the Capella Principale, the music is played in a highly elegant manner. The selection of works in various solo and tutti formations documents Rosenmüller's multi-faceted art of composition in an exemplary manner, with all voices responding to the strong text orientation of the music. Eight of the 15 pieces are first recordings. The context of the works composed at the end of the Thirty Years' War vividly documents Rosenmüller's idea of a « world with musical proportions », which also corresponds to the balanced audibility. Rosenmüller was the link between Germany and Italy, Schütz and Bach, early and late baroque. You can read about this in the informative booklet as well as about the fact that the composer, who later made his career in Venice, was accused of the sexual abuse of choirboys when he was an assistant teacher at the Thomasschule in Leipzig in 1655. The essay, written by the conductor Jochen Arnold, explains the theological conception of this recording in a plausible way, in which the performance of the interpreters is reflected with perfect intonation, diction, vitality and accentuation.

— Pizzicato

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. 1 Danksaget dem Vater 04:00
    Track
    1
    Title
    Danksaget dem Vater
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Ensemble
    Gli Scarlattisti, Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  2. 2 Das ist das ewige Leben 02:09
    Track
    2
    Title
    Das ist das ewige Leben
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Iris-Anna Deckert, Thomas Nauwartat-Schulze, Daniel Schreiber
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  3. 3 Treiffet ihr Himmel von oben 03:11
    Track
    3
    Title
    Treiffet ihr Himmel von oben
    Duration
    03:11
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Iris-Anna Deckert
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  4. 4 Hebet eure Augen auf gen Himmel 04:28
    Track
    4
    Title
    Hebet eure Augen auf gen Himmel
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Anja Bittner, Tobias Meyer
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  5. 5 Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet 05:25
    Track
    5
    Title
    Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet
    Duration
    05:25
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Ensemble
    Gli Scarlattisti, Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  6. 6 Herr mein Gott, ich danke dir 05:11
    Track
    6
    Title
    Herr mein Gott, ich danke dir
    Duration
    05:11
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Daniel Schreiber, Tobias Meyer, Jens Hamann
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  7. 7 Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe 04:56
    Track
    7
    Title
    Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe
    Duration
    04:56
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Iris-Anna Deckert
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  8. 8 Meine Seele harret nur auf Gott 05:19
    Track
    8
    Title
    Meine Seele harret nur auf Gott
    Duration
    05:19
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Juliane Gaube, Karsten Krüger, Jens Hamann
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  9. 9 Das ist meine Freude 03:34
    Track
    9
    Title
    Das ist meine Freude
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Konstanze Fladt
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  10. 10 Ein Tag in deinen Vorhöfen 05:09
    Track
    10
    Title
    Ein Tag in deinen Vorhöfen
    Duration
    05:09
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Anja Bittner, Tobias Meyer, Jens Hamann
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  11. 11 Daran ist erschienen die Liebe Gottes 05:40
    Track
    11
    Title
    Daran ist erschienen die Liebe Gottes
    Duration
    05:40
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Ensemble
    Gli Scarlattisti, Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  12. 12 Weil wir wissen, dass der Mensch 04:46
    Track
    12
    Title
    Weil wir wissen, dass der Mensch
    Duration
    04:46
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Thomas Nauwartat-Schulze, Daniel Schreiber, Jens Hamann
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  13. 13 Lieber, lieber Herre Gott, wecke uns auf 02:47
    Track
    13
    Title
    Lieber, lieber Herre Gott, wecke uns auf
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Susan Eitrich
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  14. 14 Siehe des Herren Auge 05:19
    Track
    14
    Title
    Siehe des Herren Auge
    Duration
    05:19
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Performer
    Susan Eitrich, Tobias Meyer, Jens Hamann
    Ensemble
    Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold
  15. 15 Wahrlich, wahrlich ich sage euch 03:20
    Track
    15
    Title
    Wahrlich, wahrlich ich sage euch
    Duration
    03:20
    Composer
    Johann Rosenmüller
    Ensemble
    Gli Scarlattisti, Capella Principale
    Conductor
    Jochen M. Arnold