Praetorius and eccard, helped to establish the lutheran. Schutz christmas vespers mccreesh download deutsche. This holiday season, early music vancouver emv will recreate a largescale yuletide concert such as what might have been heard at an early 17th century german congregation. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Tomorrow shall be my dancing day had its debut in that service. Christmas vespers music of michael praetorius av 2306. Like the vespers settings in the 17th century most notably the vespers of 1610 by monteverdi, who inspired praetorius this christmas vespers is an.
Marquis classics praetorius christmas vespers presents the toronto consort and toronto chamber choir under the direction of david fallis in a. Download article as pdfby nicholas jones apollos fire gave the first program of its christmas vespers ten years ago, a program that has continued to draw crowds through several reiterations. Like the vespers settings in the 17th century most notably the vespers of 1610 by monteverdi, who inspired praetorius this christmas vespers is an assemblage of works by praetorius that apollos fires founder director jeannette sorrell has compiled. Praetorius lutheran mass for christmas morning youtube. This week, seattles early music guild will present michael praetorius christmas vespers, a mainstay of the early german lutheran canon. The rich sound of the organ, delicate tones of the recorder, and soaring voices combine to create an unforgettable experience. Todays performance is being digitally recorded by legrandice audio. Though praetorius produced a vast quantity of sacred music in every form imaginable from simple duets to large and complex polychoral works he did not write a work called the christmas vespers. Festive cantatas praetorius christmas vespers runs at the chan centre for the performing arts on december 20, 2015 at 3pm. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Praetorius christmas vespers early music society of the islands. Christopher singers join together to recreate the joyful celebration of christmas vespers as it might have been heard under the direction of michael praetorius in 17thcentury germany. David fallis has been a member of the toronto consort since 1979 and its artistic director since 1990.
Texts for liturgical services orthodox church in america. In the spirit of the season, the audience and consort join musical forces. Texts are pointed to be sung according to the tonal patterns of the common chant lvovbakhmetev. Performed by ad hoc ensemble northwest baroque masterworks and in collaboration with early music vancouver, emgs concert seeks to recreate one of praetorius most famous works in the traditional 17thcentury baroque style. The order of vespers without a priest readers vespers. Vespers through the prayers of our holy fathers, o lord jesus christ our god, have mercy on us. Compiled by jeannette sorrell and premiered in december 2005, the christmas vespers features the splendor of trumpets, sackbuts, virtuoso cornettos, antiphonal choirs, lutes, strings and recorders. Likewise, his compositions range from fourpart dance tunes to polychoralpolyorchestral monuments, and in difficulty from chorales for congregational singing to dramatic cantatas required florid virtuosity.
A study of michael praetorius megalynodia sionia scholarly. He adhered to the ideals of protestant pioneer martin. Praetorius, michael michael praetorius 15 february 1571 15 february 1621. Christmas vespers by michael praetorius 4 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in german and held by 534 worldcat member libraries worldwide syntagma musicum. Thirteen vocal soloists specializing in seventeenthcentury music from all over north america, string band, cornetto and sackbut players, three theorbo players, and multiple keyboardists join together to recreate the joyful celebration of christmas vespers as it might have been heard under the direction of michael praetorius in seventeenthcentury germany. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Apollos fire presents praetorius christmas vespers. Like the vespers settings in the 17th century most notably the vespers of 1610 by monteverdi, who inspired praetorius this christmas vespers is an assemblage of works by praetorius that apollo s fire s founderdirector jeanette sorrell has compiled. The solo organ pieces were contributed by tim roberts and are not in. The order of vespers without a priest readers vespers st. Musical excerpts from a cd recording by the toronto consort of the praetorius christmas vespers, with a selection of images of related paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. Lo, how a rose eer blooming michael praetorius 15711621, arr. Christmas vespers is the title of the program i have compiled, selecting from amongst the many dozens of christmas pieces that praetorius left us. Christmas vespers music of michael praetorius christmas. The following notes are courtesy of guest director david fallis. Music of michael praetorius, an album by michael praetorius, apollos fire, jeannette sorrell on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. German composer michael praetorius made at least one absolutely indelible contribution to christmas music. Win tickets to festive cantatas praetorius christmas.
Praetorius christmas vespers early music vancouver a production in partnership with portland baroque orchestra, early music guild of seattle, and victoria early music society of the islands portland baroque orchestra monica huggett, artistic director 2015 praetorius. For a recent christmas, the toronto consort undertook one of its most ambitious projects ever when they recreated a christmas vespers. Michael praetorius vespers for christmas michael praetorius is one of the most prolific and influential composers of the early german baroque. The texts of the propers sung at vespers stichera on lord i call, litya, aposticha, troparia and kontakia that change daily according to either the day of the week or particular day of the month. A christmas program of music by the german baroque composer michael praetorius. The rich sound of the organ, delicate tones of the recorder, and soaring voices combine to create an unforgettable.
Masterpieces for double choir program notes miller theatre at. Music of michael praetorius cd, nov2015, avie at the best online prices at ebay. Like the vespers settings in the 17th century most notably the vespers of 1610 by monteverdi, who inspired praetorius this christmas vespers is an assemblage of works by praetorius that apollos fires founderdirector jeanette sorrell has compiled. The michael praetorius christmas mass was recorded by the gabrieli consort and players archiv 4392502. Terpsichore, musarum aoniarum praetorius, michael this page is only for complete editions and multiple selections from the collection here. Musical excerpts from a cd recording by the toronto consort of the praetorius christmas vespers, with a selection of images of related. Singers, violins, cornetti, sackbuts, theorbos and keyboards grace the balconies and stage, as we recreate the joy of christmas vespers as it might have been heard in 17thcentury germany. Praetorius christmas vespers early music vancouver a production in partnership with portland baroque orchestra, early music guild of seattle, and victoria early music society of the islands portland baroque orchestra monica huggett, artistic director 2015 praetorius dd 1 2122016 11. Easter mass, an album by michael praetorius, manfred cordes on spotify. One of torontos beloved christmas traditions returns. O heavenly king, comforter, spirit of truth, who art everywhere present and. Travel back to the 17th century with praetorius christmas. Music for the people could have been the motto for 17thcentury german composer michael praetorius.
Christmas vespers music of michael praetorius christmas vocal. Charged with all apollos fires signature energy a spark that grows into a blaze as the programme progresses. The toronto consorts beloved christmas tradition returns. Apollos fire, the cleveland baroque orchestra is a popular and critically acclaimed. Praetorius s church music is much less known today than it should be, partly because of the sheer volume that he composed. Like the vespers settings in the 17th century most notably the vespers of 1610 by monteverdi, who inspired praetorius this christmas vespers is an assemblage of works by praetorius that apollos fires founder director jeanette sorrell has compiled. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Dmitri translation usual beginning through the prayers of our holy fathers, lord jesus christ, son of god, have mercy on us. Praetorius christmas vespers,bastyr university, kenmore, wa, wed. This recording recreates a christmas vespers service as it might have sounded in a large north european church in the early 17th century. Praetorius christmas vespers classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and. Thirteen vocal soloists, a string band, cornetti and sackbuts, three theorbos, multiple keyboards and the st. Music of michael praetorius highlights the virtuosic vocal and instrumental music of the extraordinarily versatile 17thcentury german composer, assembled as in the baroque tradition by apollos fires founderdirector jeanette sorrell. Praetorius christmas vespers toronto consort songs.
Early music guild presents praetorius christmas vespers. Michael praetorius, david fallis, toronto consort praetorius. Listen to your favorite songs from christmas vespers. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Michael praetorius was a hugely versatile german composer. Christmas eve service of lessons and carols from england. Home work of the church liturgical music and texts. The praetorius vespers, he noted, provide the opportunity to sing christmas hymns and carols, the creed, a psalm and a version of the magnificat a canticle about the virgin mary. There is some uncertainty about his birth date contemporary sources suggest from as early as 1569 to as late as 1572 but the most generally accepted date is february 15, 1571. Michael praetoriuss christmas vespers compiled and edited by jeannette sorrell. Praetorius christmas vespers at bastyr university in. Singers, violins, cornetti, sackbuts, theorbos and keyboards grace the balconies and stage, as we recreate the joy of christmas vespers as it might have been heard under the direction of michael praetorius in 17thcentury germany.
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