{"product_id":"4589538762964","title":"Voces Suaves - Schutz: Musicalische Exequien - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVoces Suaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of German Baroque music recorded by Basel’s talented young musicians, who are at the forefront of the European early music scene\n\nCentered on Schütz’s “Funeral in Music”—one of his masterpieces—this program, unique to Arcana, brings together polyphonic works from the early German Baroque period. This album is presented by Voces Suaves, an ensemble comprising elite musicians from the Basel Schola Cantorum. *Funeral in Music* is a German-language vocal work composed in 1636 by Schütz, who was then building his career as music director at the court of the Elector of Saxony. Dedicated to Heinrich Reuss, the lord of Schütz’s hometown of Kestritz and a humanist with whom he maintained a lifelong friendship, this masterpiece has long been recognized as a precursor to Brahms’s *German Requiem*. By situating this work within the context of 17th-century German-speaking music, Voces Suaves highlights the distinctive characteristics of Schütz’s music across generations. From Schein at the turn of the century to Rosenmüller several decades later, this selection vividly brings to life the richness of “pre-Bach” German sacred music through the theme of “funeral.” Each singer layers their voice with a deep understanding of the musical structure, creating a rich sound. Combined with commentary that unpacks the musicological insights, this album offers a chance to savor the beauty of these works—a true showcase of “the cutting edge of European early music.”\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595662942497,"sku":"4589538762964","price":2970.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538762964.jpg?v=1790482178","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538762964","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}