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. Listen to your favorite songs from christmas vespers. A christmas program of music by the german baroque composer michael praetorius. Music of michael praetorius cd, nov2015, avie at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Home work of the church liturgical music and texts. For a recent christmas, the toronto consort undertook one of its most ambitious projects ever when they recreated a christmas vespers. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. 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. Festive cantatas praetorius christmas vespers early. 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.
The rich sound of the organ, delicate tones of the recorder, and soaring voices combine to create an unforgettable. The toronto consorts beloved christmas tradition returns. Terpsichore, musarum aoniarum praetorius, michael this page is only for complete editions and multiple selections from the collection here. 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. 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. 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. Apollos fire presents praetorius christmas vespers. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. David fallis has been a member of the toronto consort since 1979 and its artistic director since 1990. This recording recreates a christmas vespers service as it might have sounded in a large north european church in the early 17th century. Michael praetorius is one of the most prolific and influential composers of the early german baroque. Christmas vespers music of michael praetorius christmas. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Tomorrow shall be my dancing day had its debut in that service.
The order of vespers without a priest readers vespers 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. Schutz christmas vespers mccreesh download deutsche. 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. Michael praetoriuss christmas vespers compiled and edited by jeannette sorrell. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience. The order of vespers without a priest readers vespers. Michael praetorius vespers for christmas michael praetorius is one of the most prolific and influential composers of the early german baroque. Praetorius was enormously ambitious, a kind of mad encyclopedist in music. Michael praetorius was a hugely versatile german composer. I prepared the musical edition, which is available from the early music company ltd.
Marquis classics praetorius christmas vespers presents the toronto consort and toronto chamber choir under the direction of david fallis in a. Early music guild presents praetorius christmas vespers. Christmas vespers is the title of the program i have compiled, selecting from amongst the many dozens of christmas pieces that praetorius left us. Praetorius lutheran mass for christmas morning youtube. Praetorius christmas vespers classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and. Praetorius, michael michael praetorius 15 february 1571 15 february 1621. Festive cantatas praetorius christmas vespers runs at the chan centre for the performing arts on december 20, 2015 at 3pm. Texts are pointed to be sung according to the tonal patterns of the common chant lvovbakhmetev. Christmas vespers music of michael praetorius christmas vocal.
In the spirit of the season, the audience and consort join musical forces. Christmas eve service of lessons and carols from england. 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. Like the vespers settings in the 17th century most notably the vespers of 1610 by monteverdi, who inspired praetorius this christmas vespers is an. O heavenly king, comforter, spirit of truth, who art everywhere present and. 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. Thirteen vocal soloists, a string band, cornetti and sackbuts, three theorbos, multiple keyboards and the st.
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. 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. 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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. German composer michael praetorius made at least one absolutely indelible contribution to christmas music. 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 s church music is much less known today than it should be, partly because of the sheer volume that he composed. The solo organ pieces were contributed by tim roberts and are not in.
He adhered to the ideals of protestant pioneer martin. One of torontos beloved christmas traditions returns. Praetorius and eccard, helped to establish the lutheran. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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. 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. This week, seattles early music guild will present michael praetorius christmas vespers, a mainstay of the early german lutheran canon. Michael schultz, michael schultze, michael schultheis. Music for the people could have been the motto for 17thcentury german composer michael praetorius.
Texts for liturgical services orthodox church in america. 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. Todays performance is being digitally recorded by legrandice audio. Christmas vespers music of michael praetorius av 2306. Praetorius christmas vespers early music society of the islands.
The michael praetorius christmas mass was recorded by the gabrieli consort and players archiv 4392502. Praetorius christmas vespers early music society of the. Christmas vespers by michael praetorius 4 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in german and held by 534 worldcat member libraries worldwide syntagma musicum. 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. 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. 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. The following notes are courtesy of guest director david fallis. Praetorius christmas vespers at bastyr university in. Michael praetorius, david fallis, toronto consort praetorius. Musical excerpts from a cd recording by the toronto consort of the praetorius christmas vespers, with a selection of images of related. Travel back to the 17th century with praetorius christmas.
Apollos fire, the cleveland baroque orchestra is a popular and critically acclaimed. 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. The rich sound of the organ, delicate tones of the recorder, and soaring voices combine to create an unforgettable experience. A study of michael praetorius megalynodia sionia scholarly. Dmitri translation usual beginning through the prayers of our holy fathers, lord jesus christ, son of god, have mercy on us.
Charged with all apollos fires signature energy a spark that grows into a blaze as the programme progresses. Praetorius christmas vespers toronto consort songs. Masterpieces for double choir program notes miller theatre at. Vespers through the prayers of our holy fathers, o lord jesus christ our god, have mercy on us. Lo, how a rose eer blooming michael praetorius 15711621, arr.
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