The album cover features Abraham Wuchters' 1661 portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden, from Skokloster Castle.
Performer Biography
Manfred Cordes studied school and church music, classical philology (Latin), and vocal pedagogy, and later became a professor of music theory at the Hochschule für Künste Bremen.
Interpretation
The Weser-Renaissance Bremen ensemble's lineup is flexible, tailored to optimally present the specific repertoire, using internationally sought-after vocal soloists and specialized instrumentalists on period instruments.
Interpretation
The ensemble Weser-Renaissance Bremen aims for a lively and musicologically accurate performance of Renaissance and Baroque works.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Stiftskirche Bassum from October 27-30, 2022, with Olaf Mielke as recording producer, editor, and mastering engineer.
Performer Biography
Manfred Cordes, the conductor of Weser-Renaissance Bremen, is a specialist in 16th and 17th-century music and sees himself as a mediator between musicology and musical practice.
Performer Biography
Manfred Cordes founded the European Hanse-Ensemble, which focuses on supporting young musicians.
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