German Baroque Cantatas

De profundis - German Baroque Cantatas
Musica Antiqua Köln - Reinhard Goebel
Archiv 415 526-2 (1 LP Digital)

Contents:

Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672):
- "Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott" (bass; violin, viola I/II, cello; b.c.)
Franz Tunder (1614-1667):
- "An Wasserflüssen Babylon" (soprano; violin I/II, viola I/II; b.c.)
- "Ach Herr, laß deine lieben Engelein" (soprano; violin I/II; viola; b.c.)
Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697):
- "De profundis clamavi" (bass; violin I/II; b.c.)
Matthias Weckmann (1619-1674):
- "Wie liegt die Stadt so wüste" (soprano, bass; violin I/II, viola I/II; b.c.)
Nicolaus Adam Strungk (1640-1700):
- "Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ" (soprano; violin I/II, viola, cello; b.c.)

Playing time: 54'41

Performers: Maria Zedelius (soprano); Michael Schopper (bass); Reinhard Goebel, Hajo Bäß, Mary Utiger (violin); Hajo Bäß, Karlheinz Steeb (viola); Phoebe Carrai (cello); Jean-Michel Forest (violone); Andreas Staier (organ).

Recording date: 1/1985.

Comments: Reissued in "Collectio Argentea" edition (Archiv 437 079-2 A T (1 CD)).

Maurizio Frigeni

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Todd M. McComb