(This product has not been rated yet)
composer
Mattheson, Johann
title
Mattheson: Christmas Oratorio "Die heilsame Geburt", Magnificat
performers
Kölner Akademie, Willens, Michael Alexander
catalogue number
CPO 777274
description
For a long time Johann Mattheson was the »known unknown« among the composers of the eighteenth century. His name was frequently cited but always as an important music theorist and the author of Der vollkommene Capellmeister, an elegantly written depiction of the musical aesthetics and compositional and performance practices of his time. He too, however, was a diligent practitioner, and during his years as cathedral music director at the Hamburg Cathedral (1715-28) he wrote important compositions continuing to be absolute listening musts even today. cpo has already rescued two of his oratorios from oblivion, and our third coup includes the grand Magnificat of 1716 and the Christmas oratorio Die heilsame Geburt. Both works display Mattheson's special strengths: changing instrumental and vocal combinations full of color clearly exhibiting his delight in experimentation and compositional virtuosity, with his sacred music deriving inspiration from the innovations of the early eighteenth-century opera – one more highlight in our alternative Christmas edition!
format
CD x 1
label
CPO
release date
9/30/10
EAN / barcode
761203727421
PLN 58.00
Available to order
Shipping arranged individually.
Free shipping on orders over PLN 300!
Free courier delivery on orders over PLN 500!
check shipping costsReviews are moderated before publication. We do not verify whether reviewers have purchased or used the product.
No reviews yet. Would you like to write the first one?
More recordings by this artist
PLN 119.00
Mattheson, Johann
Mattheson: Der Brauchbare Virtuoso
Alpha 035
PLN 58.00
Mattheson, Johann
Mattheson: Der liebreiche und geduldige David - Oratorio
CPO 777 360-2
PLN 58.00
Mattheson, Johann
Mattheson: Christmas Oratorio "Die heilsame Geburt", Magnificat
CPO 777274
PLN 109.00
Mattheson, Johann
Mattheson: 12 Suites for Harpsichord
ATH 23301
PLN 64.00
Mattheson, Johann
Mattheson:12 Suites for Harpsichord
95588
PLN 79.00
Mattheson, Johann
Mattheson: Suites Clavecin
RAM 0605
PLN 64.00
Mattheson, Johann
Mattheson: Joseph
C 5448
PLN 99.00
Mattheson, Johann
Mattheson: Boris Goudenow
CPO 555502
PLN 58.00