Between grief and consolation, this world and eternity, a musical cosmos of extraordinary expressive power unfolds. With the »Musikalische Exequien«, Heinrich Schütz created one of the most moving sacred works of the 17th century – a meditation in sound on transience, hope and life after death. Schütz combines German biblical texts with intricate polyphony to create a work of profound emotional power and timeless beauty.
PERFORMERS
Kammerchor der Universität Göttingen chamber choir
Mitglieder der lautten compagney BERLIN
Antonius Adamske conductor
PROGRAM
Heinrich Schütz
Musikalische Exequien op. 7 SWV 279-281
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Messe des morts
The concert takes place without an interval.
