Schütz: Der Schwanengesang

On this CD:

1. Der Schwanengesang, "Wohl denen, die ohne Wandel leben" SWV 482
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

2. Der Schwanengesang for soloists & continuo/organ, SWV 483 ("Tue Wohl Deinem Knechte")
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

3. Der Schwanengesang: "Zeige mir, Herr, den Weg" SWV 484
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

4. Der Schwanengesang: "Gedenke deinem Knechte" SWV 485
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

5. Du tust Guts deinem Knechte (from Schwanengesang), SWV 486
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

6. Schwanengesang: "Meine Seele verlanget nach deinem Heil" SWV 487
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

7. Der Schwanengesang: "Wie habe ich dein Gesetze so lieb" SWV 488
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

8. Der Schwanengesang: "Ich hasse die Flattergeister" SWV 489
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

9. Der Schwanengesang: "Deine Zeugnisse sind wunderbarlich" SWV 490
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

10. Der Schwanengesang: "Ich rufe von ganzem Herzen" SWV 491
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

11. Der Schwanengesang: "Die Fürsten verfolgen mich ohn Ursach" SWV 492
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

12. Jauchzet dem Herren, alle Welt, SWV 493
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

13. Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 494 ("German Magnificat")
Composed by Heinrich Schutz

Tracks:

Psalmen Davids: An den Wassern zu Babel: Der 137. Psalm (SWV 37)
Psalmen Davids: Ach Herr, straf mich nicht mit deinem Zorn: Der 6. Psalm (SWV 24)
Psalmen Davids: Erhore mich, wenn ich rufe (SWV 289)
Psalmen Davids: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied: Der 98. Psalm (SWV 35)
Psalmen Davids: Wohl dem, der nicht wandelt im Rat der Gottlosen: Der 1. Psalm (SWV 28)
Psalmen Davids: Ich liege und schlafe (SWV 310)
Psalmen Davids: Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen: Der 84. Psalm (SWV29)
Psalmen Davids: Lobe den Herren, meine Seele: Der 103. Psalm, Konzert (SWV 39)
Pavan: Suite XII
Psalmen Davids: Das ist je gewisslich wahr (SWV 277)
Pavan: Suite XVII
Psalmen Davids: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren: Deutsches Magnificat (SWV 494)

Customer Reviews:

Good introduction to Schuetz.......2004-06-03

This recording is a good introduction to the work of Heinrich Schuetz. The excerpts from Psalmen Davids are well-chosen examples of his work. Summerly and his group perform the works gracefully and intimately. The inclusion of Schein's organ pieces is a plus since it cuts the monotony of motet after motet. If you have never heard Schuetz's lovely music, this is a good place to start. My favorite piece on the disc is "Erhoere mich", a duet for two sopranos and continuo. The sopranos, Carys Anne Lane and Rebecca Outram have remarkably clear and vibratoless voices. They blend very well together and with the organ continuo. I also enjoy listening to "Singet dem Herr ein neues Lied." This recording made me want to listen to more Schuetz. At this price, you don't want to pass up this recording.

why?.......2003-04-07

Why didn't Summerly record all 26 psalms? the work is far from being satisfied!!!

Schutz as He Never Intended.......2000-03-18

From a strictly vocal perspective, this recording is perfectly fine. I bought it with the sumptuous sonorities of Venice in mind, however, which is what Schutz had in mind when he wrote the Psalmen Davids. What Summerly delivers is a minimalist version where the instrumental accompaniment is limited to a continuo organ which cannot possibly supply the added dimensions Schutz intended to incorporate through the use of instrumental parts. For those who want to hear the legacy of Schutz' experience in Venice with Gabrieli in these wonderful works, they would do well to look to another recording, perhaps the version done by Musica Fiata.

One of the best Schutz anthologies on disc........1998-09-16

Apart from being well performed this is also a well thought out selection. Half the tracks on this CD, 6 out of 12, are taken from Schutz' 1619 Opus "Psalms of David", large-scale polychoral settings following his teacher Gabrieli's model. They are performed sensitively here and counterposed with lighter works (such as the soprano duet "Erhore mich wenn ich rufe" and the bass solo "Ich liege und schlafe", both taken from the Kleine Geistliche Konzerte II of 1639). The program concludes with Schutz' graveside memorial motet to his friend Schein framed with a couple of Schein's pavans on either side, and then the final Magnificat from his own swansong opus. 64'08" playing time, full texts and translations. And all this at a sub-budget price.

Average customer rating:

Counter tenor is bad otherwise OK

Schütz: Der Schwanengesang
Heinrich Schutz , and Alte Musik Dresden Ensemble
Manufacturer: Raum Klang
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005BI5N
Release Date: 2001-04-24

Customer Reviews:

Counter tenor is bad otherwise OK.......2004-12-16

it's just that the vibrato of the counter tenor drives me nuts but if you don't mind vibrato you will like it. Nothing terribly interesting in terms of performance but there is no Schwanengesang CDs available as long as I know, you have no choice.

Average customer rating:

Schütz: A Musical Portrait

Manufacturer: Helicon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DG3O
Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

Cantiones Sacrae: Cantate Domino (Canticum Novum)
Symphonia Sacrae: Cantabo Domino
Oster- Dialog, Biblische Szene
Geistliche Chormusik: O Lieber Herre Gott
Kleine Geistliche Konzerte: Ich Liege Und Schlafe
Kleine Geistliche Konzerte: Eile, Mich Gott, Zu Erretten
Sieven Worte Am Kreuz, Oratorio
Symphonia Sacrae: Singet Dem Herrn
Kleine Geistliche Konzerte: Der Herr Schauet Vom Himmel
Deutches Magnificat: Meine Seele Erhebt Den Herren

Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtliche Chormusik

Average customer rating:

Mauersberger good as always
Better modern recordings available

Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtliche Chormusik

Manufacturer: Berlin Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music

Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
ASIN: B0000035OP
Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

Advent: Machet Die Tore Weit SWV Anh.8
Advent: O Lieber Herre Gott, Wecke Uns Auf SWV 381
Advent: O Lieber Herre Gott, Wecke Uns Auf SWV 287
Advent: Magnificat Anima Mea SWV 468
Advent: Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes SWV 386
Advent: Sehet An Den Feigenbaum Und Alle Baume SWV 394
Advent: Ich Bin Eine Rufende Stimme SWV 383
Advent: O Herr Hilf, O Herr Lass Wohl Gelingen SWV 297
Advent: Deutsches Magnificat SWV 494: Meine Seele Erhebt Den Herren
Christmas: Es Ist Erschienen Die Heilsame Gnade Gottes SWV 371
Christmas: Ein Kind Ist Uns Geboren SWV 384
Christmas: Ein Kind Ist Uns Geboren SWV 302
Christmas: Das Wort Ward Fleisch Und Wohnet Unter Uns SWV 385
Christmas: Der Engel Sprach Zu Den Hirten SWV 395

Customer Reviews:

Mauersberger good as always.......1999-06-28

Rudolf Mauersberger always does well with Heinrich Schütz, at least if you listen to it from a perspective of Lutheran worship. Those who call for more "Weihnachtsmusic" would do well to research the seasons of the liturgical church more closely. A substantial part of the CD is devoted to Advent music (the 4 weeks before Christmas emphasizing the preparation of our hearts for the Savior). The Advent section also has 2 settings of the Magnificat (often associated with Christmas), one in Latin and one in German. The two things I would want Berlin Classics to do is less duplication as well as having the English translation (which would enable me to recommend it to my friends who do not understand German).

Better modern recordings available.......1998-10-02

Mauersberger (d. 1971) was a great advocate of Schutz' music and it is interesting to listen to this pre-authentic performance style to compare with the more recent Cordes (CPO) and Hennig (EMI) versions of Schutz Opus 11 - both of which have the advantage of digital sound, as well as completeness (2CD). The title "weihnachtliche" on the CD is a bit of a marketing ploy, although at least "Ein Kind ist uns geboren" has a Christmas theme. If you want Christmas music pick up the Parrott, Bernius or Summerly versions of Schutz' Christmas Story.

Average customer rating:

Excellent expression of faith
Getting a bit long in the tooth

Heinrich Schütz: Doppelchörige Motetten

Manufacturer: Berlin Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000035UQ
Release Date: 1997-02-18

Customer Reviews:

Excellent expression of faith.......1999-04-10

A fan in London rates this recording as "long in the tooth", which I consider unfortunate. This highlights the differences between those on one side who emphasize the style period versus those of us who emphasize other elements and view the style period as a lesser element. Mauersberger imparts to this recording a sense of strength essential to good German music sometimes lacking in "authentic" performances, and also captures the beauty and expressiveness that are part of the Lutheran worship. As always, Mauersberger makes the biblical texts come alive, which is consistent with the Lutheran emphasis on hearing the word ("ich bin die Auferstehung und das Leben" "Strafe mich nicht"). Mauersberger also gives an element to Schütz that most others would be hard-pressed to match of having a solid faith to carry on through major upheavals (Schütz the 30 Years War; Mauersberger the Nazis, WW2 and then the Communists). I usually do not care for boy choirs since they cannot do many things adult voices can, but the fact that I can listen to and enjoy the Dresden Kreuzchor all day says something quite important. If you want a performance that emphasizes period practices, you might want to consider another recording, but if you want an expression of worship in the Lutheran church, you would be hard-pressed to beat Mauersberger and the Dresden Kreuzchor. I hope Berlin Classics keeps releasing more of these. My only regret on this recording (as well as others of Schütz by Mauersberger) is that Berlin Classics does offer an English translation, which makes it harder for me to recommend it for my friends who don't know German

Getting a bit long in the tooth.......1998-09-16

I hate to give only one star to a recording that in its day was something special, and Berlin Classics are doing us all a favour in digitally remastering Mauersberger's Schutz. For example the only readily available version of the St. Luke Passion is Mauersberger's 1968 recording with Peter Schreier as the Evangelist and Theo Adam as Jesus (BC 0092072). But even at mid-price there is little reason to get excited about another reissued selection from Psalms of David. Summerly's excellent 1995 super-budget recording on Naxos (8.553044), or Bernius' complete set on DHM, and no doubt the forthcoming Junghanel set as well, are all a better way to get to know Schutz' most famous opus.