Praetorius / Margaretha Consort: German Christmas - COMPACT DISCS

Praetorius / Margaretha Consort: German Christmas - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

German Christmas

Artist:

Praetorius / Margaretha Consort

Label:

Naxos

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

730099139830

Genre:

Classical

Release Date:

2018-11-09

Number of Discs:

1

The pieces on this album originate largely from the Christmette by Michael Praetorius. In addition, nativity hymns by a range of different composers from the same era have been compiled. In Lutheran style the compositions on this album include solo pieces, choir arrangements, double choral motets, instrumental pieces and of course the church organ repertoire. The listener can also hear pieces, which were not necessarily meant for Christmas, but fit the program very well. The function of some of the pieces is liturgical, like "Gloria," "Our Father," or the mighty Entrance-Prelude. Two other pieces are meditative moments about the name of Jesus. Many of the songs are well-known. However, the arrangements for soloists and/or choir from Praetorius and his contemporaries are rarely performed. The Early Music ensemble Margaretha Consort was founded in 2009. The ensemble is based in the Netherlands, but the singers and instrumentalists are from all over Europe. Over the years a very skilled team has been created, where knowledge, musicality, and congeniality go hand in hand.

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