Descrizione
Johann Kuhnau was one of lifes polymathsas well as being a composer he trained as a lawyer, spoke several languages, helped found Leipzigs opera house, theorized about music and even found time to write a novel sending up the shortcomings of the contemporary music scene. Musically hes the link between Schütz and Bach, but he was alive to many different stylistic traits as this selection of sacred music demonstrates. From the brilliantly brassy opening of Ihr Himmel jubilirt to the restrained intensity of Tristis est anima mea, its music invigorated at every turn by The Kings Consort.
Descrizione prodotto
Ihr Himmel jubilirt von oben - Weicht ihr Sorgen aus dem Hertzen - Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern - Gott, sei mir gnädig nach deiner Güte - Tristis est anima mea - O heilige Zeit / The King's Consort - Robert King , direction