Since you are interested in German Requiem / The Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
SCHUTZ
The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross Ensemble Clement Janequin / Les Saqueboutiers de Toulouse / Visse [ Harmonia Mundi Musique d'abord / CD - released 11/May/2003 ] a serene meditation which the music raises to the level of contemplation |
JEHAN ALAIN
Organ Works Vol. 1 (Incls 'Litanies' & 'Le jardin suspendu') Eric Lebrun (organ) [ NAXOS / CD - released 2/Sep/2007 ] "This valuable addition to the catalogue deserves a place on the shelves of all organ music devotees" - Gramophone |
Kalner Kammerchor, Collegium Cartusianum, Peter Neumann
Schatz, Heinrich - Musicalische Vesper [ MDG / CD - released 16/Jun/2003 ] Polychoral masterpieces by Heinrich Schütz in magnificent baroque vesper form promise a special audiophile experience. |
SCHUTZ
Psalmen Davids Oxford Camerata / Jeremy Summerly [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Aug/2007 ] "...a fine introduction to the historically crucial - and very beautiful music of Heinrich Schutz...The disc ends with the great German Magnificat, which here makes an impact of magnificent but confidential immensity, which is surely right." - The... |
HEINRICH SCHUTZ
Matthaus-Passion SWV 479 [St Matthew] (rec 1973) Peter Schreier (tenor) Hermann Christian Polster (bass) Siefgried Lorenz (baritone) / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Martin Flaming [ Berlin Classics / CD - released 1/Sep/2007 ] "Excellent recordings of Schütz's three passions, featuring the magnificent Peter Schreier as evangelist, in his prime. While the ascetic character of these a cappella works may not appeal to all, they are worth having just to hear Schreier in his... |
HEINRICH SCHaƒÅ“TZ
Johannes-Passion SWV 481 / Excerpts from Psalms of David SWV 40 (rec 1972/75) Peter Schreier (tenor) Peter-Volker Springborn (bass) Gothart Stier (baritone) Fred Maiwald (soprano) / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Martin Fleming / Capella [ Berlin Classics / CD - released 1/Sep/2007 ] "Excellent recordings of Schütz's three passions, featuring the magnificent Peter Schreier as evangelist, in his prime. While the ascetic character of these a cappella works may not appeal to all, they are worth having just to hear Schreier in his... |
HEINRICH SCHaƒÅ“TZ
Lukas-Passion SWV 480 (rec 1965) Peter Schreier (tenor) Theo Adam (bass) Siefgried Vogel (bass) Hans-Joachim Rotzsch (tenor) / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Rudolf Mauersberger [ Berlin Classics / CD - released 1/Sep/2007 ] "Excellent recordings of Schütz's three passions, featuring the magnificent Peter Schreier as evangelist, in his prime. While the ascetic character of these a cappella works may not appeal to all, they are worth having just to hear Schreier in his... |