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Compact Disc CDH55230

£6.99

Recorded in St Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, on 8–10 September 1998
Recording Engineers
ANTONY HOWELL
JULIAN MILLARD
Recording Producer
MARTIN COMPTON
Keyboard Technician
SIMON NEAL
Executive Producers
EDWARD PERRY
SIMON PERRY
© Hyperion Records Ltd, London, 2008
Originally issued on Hyperion CDA67079

Duration: 74'10
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Front illustration: Neuer Marktplatz in Dresden (1747) by Bernardo Bellotto (1720–1780)

German Seventeenth-Century Church Music

ROBIN BLAZE countertenor
THE PARLEY OF INSTRUMENTS

Contents:

  1. HEINRICH SCHÜTZ (1585–1672) Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott SWV447 [4'16]
  2. CHRISTOPH BERNHARD (1628–1692) Was betrübst du dich, meine Seele? [4'46]
  3. JOHANN ROSENMÜLLER (c1619–1684) Christum ducem, qui per crucem [3'04]

  4. JOHANN ROSENMÜLLER Sonata II a 2 in E minor [7'45]
    Grave/Allegro/Adagio/Allegro/Adagio — Largo — Adagio — Adagio — Largo

  5. DIETERICH BUXTEHUDE (c1637–1707) Jesu, meine Freud und Lust BuxWV59 [6'23]
  6. CHRISTIAN GEIST (c1640–1711) Vater unser, der du bist im Himmel [6'30]
  7. DIETERICH BUXTEHUDE Jubilate Domino, omnis terra BuxWV64 [7'35]

  8. HEINRICH BACH (1615–1692) Sonata I in C major [3'35]
    [Andante] — Allegro — Adagio — Allegro

  9. JOHANN CHRISTOPH BACH (1642–1703) Lamento: Ach, daß ich Wassers gnug hätte [6'17]
  10. JOHANN MICHAEL BACH (1648–1694) Auf, laßt uns den Herren loben [6'33]

  11. HEINRICH BACH Sonata II in F major [2'23]
    Presto — Adagio/Presto/Adagio/Presto/Adagio — Allegro

  12. JOHANN PHILIPP KRIEGER (1649–1725) O Jesu, du mein Leben [8'03]

  13. attributed to MELCHIOR HOFFMANN (c1679–1715) Schlage doch, gewünschte Stunde [5'56]
    formerly attributed to J S BACH, Cantata No 53
Sleeve Notes

'For its combination of excitingly new repertoire and luminous instrumental textures this CD is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand the early baroque' (Early Music Quarterly)

'An auspicious solo debut for Robin Blaze and another feather in the cap of The Parley of Instruments' (Classical Express)

'It is probably unnecessary to recommend the disc; but, if you haven't bought it, hasten to your nearest CD shop' (Early Music Review)

'History aside, this CD is an utter delight. A marvellous introduction to the music J S Bach grew up with' (Classic CD)

'A delightful recital, well worth hearing, and hearing again, especially in these stylish, dedicated and warm-hearted performances. Notes, texts and illustrations are all one could wish for' (Hi-Fi News)

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