Marcus Creed, the conductor, was the Artistic Director of the SWR Vokalensemble for eighteen years and has received numerous international awards for his recordings with the ensemble.
Composer Biography
Michael Praetorius, the composer, began studying philosophy and theology at the age of 13, while also working as an organist to fund his education.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Michael Praetorius believed that those who do not enjoy music or are not musicians would be out of place in heaven, as everyone there must make music.
Compositional Technique
The Musae Sioniae collection by Michael Praetorius includes both ancient church hymns, like 'In dulci jubilo' from the 14th century, and contemporary chorales.
Composition History
Praetorius's collection Musae Sioniae, which includes the works on this album, comprises nine volumes and is a comprehensive edition of Lutheran chorales in various settings.
Performer Biography
The SWR Vokalensemble, founded almost 75 years ago, has premiered over 250 new choral works and is known for its instrumental sound culture and vocal flexibility.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Praetorius considered his most important task to be making the music of Lutheran church services as dignified and comprehensible as possible.
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