Buxtehude / Concert Brise / Dongois Cantatas & Sonatas CD

The work of Dieterich Buxtehude (ca. 1637-1707), which appeared surprisingly not printed during his lifetime, with few exceptions, has survived only thanks to some manuscripts. This doubtless explains why it was totally unknown for a long time and Buxtehude was only gradually, initially rediscovered as an organ composer. Much of his vocal compositions is preserved on-in the D?ben Collection in Uppsala University Library. Buxtehude enjoyed his time greatest appreciation and had numerous students. The prestigious position of organist at the L?beck Marienkirche, he held, just-just as the responsibility he bore for many musical activities in this city, gave him the opportunity to contact the most important musicians of his time. His music is the grand finale of that musical fireworks, which is commonly referred to as "Stylus phantasticus", and just as much to write to the kind of music, as well as the manner in which they perform, refers. The zinc-virtuoso William Dongois and his ensemble "Le Concert Brise" have selected here some outstanding examples of vocal and instrumental music of the composer.

1. Quaemadmodum Desiderat Cervus, for Tenor, 2 Violins ; Continuo, Buxwv 92 2. Sonata for Violin, Viola Da Gamba ; Harpsichord in G minor, Op. 2/3, Buxwv 261 3. O Gottes Stadt, for Soprano, 2 Violins, Viola, Violone ; Continuo, Buxwv 87 4. Sonata for 2 Violins, Viola Da Gamba ; Continuo in F Major, Buxwv 269 5. O Clemens, O Mitis, for Soprano, 4 Strings ; Continuo, Buxwv 82 6. Fried- Und Freudenreiche Hinfahrt, Cantata in 2 Sections for SB Voices, Instruments ; Continuo, Buxwv 76: Klag-Lied 'Mu Der Tod Denn 7. Sonata for 2 Violins, Viola Da Gamba ; Continuo in G Major, Buxwv 271 8. Lauda Anima Mea Dominum, for Soprano, 2 Violins, Violone ; Continuo, Buxwv 67 9. Quaemadmodum Desiderat Cervus, for Tenor, 2 Violins ; Continuo, Buxwv 92