by Heinrich Schütz, La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken, Stephan Genz · Harmonia Mundi Dhm · CD · EAN 0054727751127
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«Christmas Works / Weihnachtshistorie» is the sacred music album by Heinrich Schütz, released in 1999 by Deutsche Harmonia Mundi, on CD.
The Weihnachtshistorie is a sacred work of the German Baroque that sets to music the story of the birth of Jesus: it alternates the Gospel narrative with choruses and pastoral episodes. The version by La Petite Bande, conducted by Sigiswald Kuijken, follows historical performance criteria and features baritone Stephan Genz as soloist.
The vocal text is in German. The cover reproduces a classic painting of the Nativity, with Mary and the Child Jesus surrounded by figures under warm light.
For listeners of classical and Baroque music, especially those interested in sacred repertoire, Christmas works and historically informed performances.
