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Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri / The Sixteen
Buxtehude, Sixteen, Christophers
Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri / The Sixteen
Genre: Classical
 
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All Artists: Buxtehude, Sixteen, Christophers
Title: Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri / The Sixteen
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Total Copies: 0
Label: Linn Records
Release Date: 3/12/2001
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 691062601412
 

CD Reviews

A rare "perfect" recording
cdwitmer | Tachikawa, Tokyo Japan | 01/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"In our house we listen to early music almost exclusively, and while there are other compositions that we rate more highly than this work, I cannot think of any among our 500 CDs that surpass this CD in terms of the performance quality. From beginning to end, every jot and tittle is represented by singing and instrumentation of the highest standard. The singers are Carolyn Sampson and Libby Crabtree (S), Robin Blaze (A), James Gilchrist (T), and Simon Birchall (B). These singers are a dream team for this work. This CD is the pie in pietism -- a seven-course feast of the finest religious music. By the way, another very good recording that I can recommend is by Bach Collegium Japan. But if I had to have only one, it would be this one by the Sixteen. The reason is that Robin Blaze here far outshines countertenor Yoshikazu Mera on the BCJ recording."
Buxtehude and the Magic of the Mystery
Grady Harp | Los Angeles, CA United States | 10/06/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Dietrich Buxtehude is a demanding composer - demanding to sing, to play, and to hear. This is far from a complaint or criticism, as anyone who is familiar with the master's music understands the intricacies and perfection of his harmonies and structure. 'Membra Jesu Nostri" (body of our Jesus) is a seven part series of cantatas each dedicated to a different portion of Christ's body - to the feet, knees, hands, side, breast, heart, and face. It is like the stations of the cross only far more personal and tender.



Written for small chorus, five soloists, and orchestral ensemble this work is as lush and moving as any in the literature. The performance here is by The Sixteen, The Symphony of Harmony and Invention and five exceptional soloists - Carolyn Sampson, Libby Crabtree, Robin Blaze, James Gilchrist and Simon Birchall. As prepared and conducted by Harry Christophers this ensemble displays not only virtuosity for period performance but also makes each of the seven cantatas sound unique and poignant. This is one of those rare recordings where everything fits together so well that it begs for frequent hearings. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, October 05"
Almost impecable
G. Chab | usa | 03/14/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"not bad at all.but so far the best Membra Jesu Nostri recording i ever heard is by The Monteverdi Choir conducted by John Eliot Gardiner;it's so much expresive than this one that will almost make you cry.highly recomended."