The album's works range from earthly pleas for peace to God's derision of humanity, and from medieval 'ordo' concepts to the almost wordless lament of the 20th century.
Performer Biography
Martin Steidler, the conductor of the Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble Vornbach, is a professor of choral conducting at the Munich Academy of Music and Theatre.
Compositional Technique
The album features a diverse range of a cappella works, a musical form particularly suited to conveying the intense emotions associated with peace and war.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Friede auf Erden" (Peace on Earth), reflects its central theme exploring the concepts of war and peace through a diverse musical collage.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February/March 2011 at the Christuskirche Bad Füssing.
Performer Biography
The Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble Vornbach, founded in 1993 by Martin Steidler, performs a cappella and choral symphonic works from the Renaissance to the present day.
Performer Biography
The Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble Vornbach has received numerous awards, including first prizes at international choir competitions in Austria (2007) and Ireland (2010).
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