Buxtehude membra jesu nostri lawo classics lwm010 jv. The mutopia project is run by volunteers, and the material within it is provided asis. The major decision for anyone directing membra jesu nostri is whether to use single voices throughout or to use a choir as well as a group of solo singers. Chads cathedral, birmingham for a concert highlighting the theme of jesus christ, brought to life by the beautiful music of dietrich buxtehude.
First among these is a production of the extraordinary masterpiece membra jesu nostri, a set of seven cantatas for voices and period orchestra a unique collaboration with gifted young singers and players from the royal college of music by bachs great. Membra jesu nostri, buxwv 75 buxtehude, dietrich imslp. The main text are stanzas from the medieval hymn salve. Buxtehudes cantata cycle, membra jesu nostri, is a unique work. Buxtehudes largescale choral work membra jesu nostri should be considered a seminal passion composition in part because of its historic position in early german lutheran church. Dieterich buxtehude 16371707 membra jesu nostri ad pedes 8. Notes, for more information about new trinity baroque, visit our website. Behold upon the mountains the feet of one who brings good tidings, who speaks of peace.
Jesu membra nostri sheet music for violin, viola, cello. Membra jesu nostri dietrich buxtehude choralwiki cpdl. Als dieterich buxtehude 1680 seinen zyklus membra jesu nostri komponierte, war er bereits zwolf jahre organist an. The limbs of our jesus, buxwv 75, is a cycle of seven cantatas. I greet you, salvation of the world, i greet you, dear jesu. Based on texts from a medieval latin hymn, salve mundi salutare, the cycle contains seven. Buxtehude, membra jesu nostri, ad pectus like many of his sacred vocal works, buxtehudes membra jesu ostri, a cycle of seven cantatas, has been associated by writers on music with its pietist qualities for its choice of text. Buxtehudes membra jesu nostri is an enigmatic work. William baker festival singers presents membra jesu. Pdf membra jesu nostri markus cslovjecsek academia. An historical overview, analysis and conducting guide by youn ju kim a research paper presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree doctor of musical arts approved march 2012 by the graduate supervisory committee. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Using a choir of bright, young voices and placing the instruments and single voices in the foreground gives a good balance and a clean distinction between the two vocal groups. Choral ssatb, strings world free sheet music pdf, midi. Buxtehudes set of seven short cantatas for holy week. The full latin title membra jesu nostri patientis sanctissima translates to the most holy limbs of our suffering jesus. When you experience the breathtaking, transparent beauty of these seven cantatas, performed with period instruments in the intimate setting of the church, you will understand why bach was so devoted. Membra jesu nostri the chapel choir of trinity hall, cambridge orpheus britannicus, newe vialles, andrew arthur director resonus classics res10238. Print and download in pdf or midi jesu membra nostri.
Bach walked 400 kilometres to visit composer dieterich buxtehude, and learn from him. Ssatb choir, 2 violins, violin, 5 viola da gamba 2 violin, violin, 2 viola da gamba, basso continuo sheet music book by dietrich buxtehude 16371707. Membra jesu nostri by dietrich buxtehude on spotify. Soprano ecce super montes soprano i ecce super montes soprano ii salve mundi salutare soprano i salve mundi salutare soprano ii ad ubera portabimini soprano i ad ubera portabimini soprano ii. Harry christophers and the sixteen give us one of the best performaces of these cantatas that are currently available on the market. The limbs of our jesus, buxwv 75, is a cycle of seven cantatas composed by dieterich buxtehude in 1680, and dedicated to gustaf duben. Buxtehudes membra jesu nostri the limbs of our suffering jesus seven interpretive paintings for seven cantatas a collaboration with the duke university vespers choir.
This recording of buxtehudes membra jesu nostri was orginally recorded by and issued on the linn records label. Most holy members of our suffering jesus is a passionmeditation, contemplating seven different parts of jesus. Buxtehude basso violini e continuo canto 1 canto 2 alto tenore 8 sonata 6 10 ec mon mon per mon per per su ce su tes, mon ec mon per per ce tes, su tes, ec ec ec ec ec ec ec su ce tes, ce tes, su tes, su su su su ce ce ce 14 per per per per tutti 8 ec ec ec mon mon per per su ce per ce ce. Ecce super montes ssatb, 2 violins, violone, continuo ad genua. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Clarivaux, titled membra jesu nostri patientis sanctissimi most holy members of the body of our suffering jesus. Dietrich buxtehude 16371707 d membra jesu nostri, buxwv 75 1680 cantata in 7 sections for ssatb voices, 2 violins, 5 violas da gamba. No warranty of any kind is made, including fitness for any particular purpose. In this perfectly balanced work, he addresses the senses directly, immersing us in the sufferings of christ. Membra jesu nostri harry christophers, the sixteen on allmusic 2000. Alongside our operas, english touring opera is planning some very intriguing performances of theatrical baroque music this coming autumn. Dieterich buxtehudes membra jesu nostri asu digital repository. However, no significant portion of his choral music is in the standard performing repertoire.