Heinrich Schütz spent an extended period in Venice in the late 1620s and also studied with Giovanni Gabrieli, a Venetian composer, earlier in his career.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at The Great Barn, Oxnead Hall, Norfolk, UK, from February 6-8, 2023, and was produced by Ben Parry.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Heinrich Schütz, a German composer, fused Germanic and Italian musical styles, creating a unique sound that is captivating, simple, theatrical, heartfelt, virtuosic, humorous, groovy, and decorative.
Historical Context
Heinrich Schütz's life spanned a significant period of musical history, from the end of the Renaissance to the beginning of the high Baroque, connecting eras marked by composers like Thomas Tallis and J.S. Bach.
Compositional Technique
Schütz combined aspects of the Renaissance period, such as adherence to modal harmonic language, with more modern early Baroque compositional techniques, creating a unique musical blend.
Performer Biography
David de Winter, the tenor on this album, was a finalist in the 2019 Handel Singing Competition and won the Selma D and Leon Fischbach Memorial Award.
Performer Biography
The Brook Street Band, named after George Frideric Handel's London street, was formed in 1997 by Baroque cellist Tatty Theo and is known for its precise and spontaneous style.
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