Wedding Motets

On this CD:

1. Paduan à 6
Composed by Johann Schop
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

2. Diligam te Domine à 8 "In honorem nuptiarum J. Stobaei"
Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

3. Gleichwie der liebe Sonnenschein à 6
Composed by Johann Stobaus
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

4. Im Fröhlichkeit à 04
Composed by Johann Stobaus
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

5. Wer rühmet mir der Perlen wert à 4
Composed by Johann Stobaus
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

6. Du bist mein Zuyversicht à 6
Composed by Johann Stobaus
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

7. Was Gott dem Herrn gefället, à 5
Composed by Martin Raphun
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

8. Audi filia et vide à 5
Composed by Johann Stobaus
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

9. Frischauf mein herz à 5
Composed by Johann Stobaus
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

10. Tota pulchra es à 06
Composed by Johann Stobaus
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

11. Paduan à 4
Composed by Johannes Schultz
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

12. Der ehlich Stand à 8
Composed by Johannes Schultz
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

13. Paduana & Gaillard à 5
Composed by Johann Steffens
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

14. Audi dulcis amica mea à 8
Composed by Johann Steffens
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

15. Wem ein tugendsam Weib à 5
Composed by Johannes Eccard
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

16. Laßt uns singen à 4
Composed by Johannes Eccard
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

17. Gott selber hat à 4
Composed by Johannes Eccard
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

18. Cui pia contigit à 6
Composed by Johannes Eccard
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

19. Capriccio à 3
Composed by Johann Vierdank
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

20. Hochzeit-Freude, "Ich frewe mich in Herren"
Composed by Johann Vierdank
Performed by Weser-Renaissance

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Mendelssohn: The Masterworks [Box Set]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Uneven quality but great value
  • A superb collection of Mendelssohn
 Mendelssohn: The Masterworks [Box Set]

Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics
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ASIN: B00062FLJ2
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Uneven quality but great value.......2007-04-30

Brilliant Classics has found a niche with their extremely low-price multi-disc collections of the work of a single composer or performer. The Bach, Mozart and Chopin Complete Editions are legitimately considered to be artistic and economical triumphs. But the Masterworks series are more uneven. Currently available from Amazon France at about a buck per CD, they're still a bargain for those interested in quickly building a music library. But it's worth keeping a few things in mind. Unlike the Bach and Mozart Editions, these are not always historically informed performances. In this Mendelssohn set, the Hanover Band puts in a cameo (in Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), but most of the ensembles use modern instruments, techniques and proportions. This doesn't always work out, as in the case of the ponderously heavy recordings of the String Symphonies by an apparently full complement of Gewandhausorchester Leipzig strings (Mendelssohn likely wrote these early works for a much smaller group). The caliber of the performances varies too, ranging from good to poor, and from marquis musicians such as Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau to a few Dutch who-dats. The chamber musicians generally acquit themselves well (though the Octet recording is marred by an engineering flaw in the last movement, distortion, at least on my copy). But the symphonies suffer from some substandard performances, such as the Italian Symphony's live recording with not only audience noise but also ensemble flaws such as a distracting clarinet squeak in the first movement's recapitulation. Another strike is the lack of program notes. Brilliant's Complete Editions provide a booklet or CD-ROM with program notes, but here you'll need to do your own research.

Despite these shortcomings, this set is still good value (at least at Amazon France's current price of 31 Euros). And it's a fine way to become acquainted with Mendelssohn's music.

5 out of 5 stars A superb collection of Mendelssohn.......2007-03-24

Let me preface this by saying that most of these works were not new to me - I own many other Mendelssohn CDs and have enjoyed his compositions for some time now. Also, this set is available much cheaper elsewhere, particularly from European retailers.
The symphonies are well-performed. 'Reformation' is an inspired live recording. The 12 string symphonies, written in Mendelssohn's youth, are also included. The concertos are exceptional - the violin concerto is as good as you'll find anywhere. The oratorios Elijah and Paulus are included, as well as the complete chamber works and a diverse assortment of choral works. The last few discs include the Lied ohne worte, the epic organ sonatas, and excellent renditions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Fingal's Cave. While there are a few sketchy performances in the choral and chamber works, the performances and recordings are generally very solid, and the body of work couldn't be better.
Exsultate Jubilate: Sacred Choral Music of Daniel Pinkham
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Pinkham is good
 Exsultate Jubilate: Sacred Choral Music of Daniel Pinkham

Manufacturer: Gasparo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Daniel Pinkham: Serenades for Solos Trumpet & Wind Ensembles; Symphonies No. 3 & 4, etc.
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ASIN: B000025YJL
Release Date: 1994-02-01

Tracks:

  1. Festival Jubilate
  2. Uncommon Prayers: I. A Prayer Before A Fight
  3. Uncommon Prayers: II. A Prayer Before A Banquet
  4. Uncommon Prayers: III. A Prayer To Be God's Music
  5. A Curse, A Lament, And A Vision: I. Job's Curse
  6. A Curse, A Lament, And A Vision: II. Death, How Bitter
  7. A Curse, A Lament, And A Vision: III. The Day Of The Lord
  8. Wedding Cantata: I. Rise Up My Love
  9. Wedding Cantata: II. Many Waters
  10. Wedding Cantata: III. Awake, O North Wind
  11. Wedding Cantata: IV. Epilogue Set Me As A Seal
  12. 5 Motets: Open To Me The Gates Of Righteousness
  13. 5 Motets: Thou Has Turned My Laments Into Dancing
  14. 5 Motets: How Precious Is Thy Lovingkindness
  15. 5 Motets: Behold, How Good AndHow Pleasant
  16. 5 Motets: O Lord God
  17. At Dressing In The Morning
  18. 3 Motets: Create A Pure Heart In Me
  19. 3 Motets: The Lord Has Established His Throne
  20. 3 Motets: The Heavens Tell Out The Glory Of God
  21. Psalm 46
  22. 4 Motets: Why Art Thou Cast Down
  23. 4 Motets: Thy True Love Is Better Than Life
  24. 4 Motets: A Harvest Of Light Is Sown
  25. 4 Motets: For Thee Have I Waited
  26. The Small Passion: Prld
  27. The Small Passion: I. All Hail, Fair Tree
  28. The Small Passion: II. Victorious Sign
  29. The Small Passion: III. Christ When He Died
  30. The Small Passion: IV. O Dear And Sweet Dispute
  31. The Small Passion: V. O Strange Mysterious Strife
  32. The Small Passion: VI. O Sad, Sweet Tree
  33. The Small Passion: VII. O Save Us Then

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Pinkham is good.......2003-02-07

I was really eager to listen to this album because I love Pinkham's music so much, and also because it took over a month to ship. I finally had a listen and while at times the voices seem a bit unbalanced, it actually is a very well-performed cd. nice work.
Wedding Motets
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fantastic music from the turn of the 16th to 17th centuries
 Wedding Motets

Manufacturer: Cpo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007MQK
Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

  1. Paduan
  2. Diligam te Domine
  3. Gleichwie der liebe Sonnenschein
  4. In Frohlichkeit
  5. Wer ruhmet mir der Perlen wert
  6. Du bist meine Zuversicht
  7. Was Gott dem Herrn gefallet
  8. Audi filia et vide
  9. Frischauf mein Herz
  10. Tota pilchra
  11. Paduan
  12. Der ehlich Stand
  13. Paduana & Gaillard
  14. Audi dulcus amica mea
  15. Wem ein tugendsam Weib
  16. Lasst uns singen
  17. Gott selber hat
  18. Cui pia contigit
  19. Capriccio
  20. Ich freue mich im Herren

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic music from the turn of the 16th to 17th centuries.......2002-01-28

This collection of wedding music played at weddings in Hanseatic cities is subdued and pleasant, reflecting the demands of ordinances that prohibited the flaunting display of wealth (always a danger in the wealth communities of the Hansa) in public, and the desire of middle class merchant families to promote their family honor through just such a display. This CD presents a number of selections with fairly simply counterpoint, including dances, and processionals, performed in the more subtle, less bombastic style of European early music ensembles. If you like this CD you may also like Weser Renaissance's recording of Stoltzer's Missa duplex per totum annum, which I really love. they are playing period instruments but they have them well under control: intonation of both singers and musicians is excellent and the balance between voices and instrument is also held in strong equilibrium Highly recommended.
Bartholomaeus Stockmann: Musica Nuptialis
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    		Bartholomaeus Stockmann: Musica Nuptialis

    Manufacturer: Marco Polo
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    ASIN: B0009JMEHE
    Release Date: 2005-06-21
    In the Nursery: Music for My Baby, Vol. 2
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      Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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      ASIN: B00004U0B0
      Release Date: 2004-07-13

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      1. II. Andante - Sinfonia Varsovia
      2. IV. Andante - Nash Ensemble
      3. IV. Andante Con Moto - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
      4. VII. In Paradisum - Winchester Cathedral Choir-Bournemouth Sinfonietta
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      6. Weichet Nur, Betrubte Schatten (Cantata BWV 202) - Nancy Argenta
      7. Sonate In F Minor, K.386 - Mikhail Pletnev
      8. III. Videntes Stellam - Harry Christophers
      9. La Folia-Dos Estrellas Le Siguen - Nancy Hadden
      10. Fantasia on 'Greensleeves' - Jonathan Snowden
      11. Moto Perpetuo - Steven Isserlis
      12. Boy's Trio: 'Seid Uns Zum Zweiten Mal' - Caroline Trevor
      13. Chorus Of The Priests: 'O Isis Und Osiris, Welche Wonne!' - Caroline Trevor
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      15. Andante Cantabile, Op. 11 - Chamber Orchestra Of Europe
      I Do! Me Too!: Interfaith Wedding Music
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • I Did, and I'm Glad!!
      		 I Do! Me Too!: Interfaith Wedding Music

      Manufacturer: Pro Organo
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000AG7U
      Release Date: 2001-04-24

      Tracks:

      1. Grand Choeur Dialgu
      2. Prince of Denmark's March - Jeremiah Clarke
      3. Medley: She Moved Through the Fair/Cailean Mo Ruinsa [The Maid I Adore]
      4. Sheva Brokhes/Mazl Tov, Dorothy! - Bill Irwin, The Klezmatics
      5. Sjika-No-Tonay
      6. Let the Bright Seraphim [from Samson]
      7. Rigaudon [ROM Idome]
      8. My Beloved Is Mine - Judy Collins
      9. Improvisation on "Wedding Bell Blues" - Dorothy Papadakos
      10. Sounou - Dorothy Papadakos
      11. Ko Sayam Bey - Dorothy Papadakos
      12. Ami Jugalonde - Dorothy Papadakos
      13. Sicut Cervus Deside Fontes
      14. Set Me as a Seal Upon a Heart - William Walter
      15. Ubi Caritas et Amor
      16. Toccata in F from Symphony #5, Opus 42
      17. Medley: The Brown Haired Maiden/Mairi's Wedding/Lochanside - Mike MacNintch

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars I Did, and I'm Glad!!.......2003-06-27

      When I sold music for a living, and scheduled music for classical radio, I received many requests from customers for wedding music. Now, thankfully, many labels have issued selections of music to accomodate these requests for small home ceremonies or ideas for their church music. And these labels get an extra "bang for their bucks" by selecting cuts from their catalogues to create another CD. (new title, new cover art, new release!) Wonderful idea! Understandably the average couple probably wouldn't want to purchase Bach's "Cantata 147" just for "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring".
      Pro Organo has issued a stunning CD of wedding music suggestions not just for one denomination, but for Jewish, African, Japanese, Gaelic, Scottish, and those wanting something a little original and fresh. Recorded in the canyonlike Cathedral of St. John the Divine of New York City (before the disastrous fire of 2001 which caused a lot of destruction), organist Dorothy Papadakos, and visiting musicians, have offered "spectacular" collection of organ and brass favorites, as well as some surprising discoveries. It's sonically thrilling, and, as a disc for just listening, I highly recommend it. There are enough pieces that we all know, such as Widor's "Fifth Organ Symphony 'Toccata'" and Gigout's "Grand Chorus in Dialogue" with sprinkles of world music played in a Cathedral known for its diverse musical contents. But Pro Organo and organist Papadakos have uncovered works for klezmer, shakuhachi, bagpipes, voice, and unusual instrumentation to give this disc an entirely different approach to wedding music.
      You LOVE it, especially those of you who enjoy trying new recipes, wines, and concert fare. So far, it is one of my very favorite discs. I guess so...I bought two copies! WOW!!
      Bach: Motets, Chorales and Songs
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        		Bach: Motets, Chorales and Songs

        Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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        Release Date: 2000-02-15
        Canticum Canticorum
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          		Canticum Canticorum
          Gregorian Chant , Hildegard of Bingen , Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina , and Cantilena Antiqua
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          ASIN: B000003XQC
          Release Date: 1996-01-23

          Music Track:

          1. Weinzweig In Concert
          2. Whirlwind
          3. 90% Post Consumer Sound
          4. Alexander Tcherepnin: Piano Music, Vol. 2
          5. An Introduction To Alexandre Rabinovitch
          6. Avalon String Quartet: Dawn To Dusk
          7. Bassoon Audition Solos
          8. Beethoven: String Quartets Nos. 3 and 4
          9. Bon: Flute Trios, Op.3
          10. Brahms: Piano Concerto in Bf No2, Op83; Gluck: Alceste Wq37

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