Canticum

Charpentier composed ?In Nativitatem Domini Canticum? during his period as maître de musique at the church of St Louis in Paris (around 1690). It is in the tradition of the oratorios of Carissimi and his contemporaries but is more easily described as a ?Grand Motet? or ?Histoire sacrée? a genre in which Charpentier excelled. The work was probably intended for performance during mass on Christmas Day and thus had a liturgical function as was customary during the period of Louis XIV in Paris.The text presents the Christmas story in three sections: the chorus of the faithful the actual story of the birth of Jesus and the adoration ofthe shepherds in the fields. The music reveals a subtle mixture of French and Italian styles with dramatic elements.For the first time this work prepared by the acknowledged Charpentier expert Joel Schwindt is presented in a scholarly-critical edition where all sources have been consulted.A detailed foreword and critical commentary provide detailed information which fulfil all the criteria of an Urtext edition.- First Urtext edition of this work.- An important addition to the repertoire for Christmas.- Straightforward clear Piano reduction.- Foreword (Ger/Eng) and critical commentary (Eng).- Full score performance material (BA7673) & Vocal score (BA7673-90) available for sale.

Urban Loth (†1636): Canticum Simeonis-Nunc dimittis/Ego sum pastor bonus/Surrexit Christus hodie Nunc dimittis (Basso solo) /Ego sum pastor bonus (Tenore solo) /Surrexit Christus hodie (Tenore solo e coro misto)

Canticum Novum is an exciting rendition of the “Cantate Domino” Latin text by Ivo Antognini. This setting explores rhythm and texture as it weaves through various time signatures. A fantastic concert opener! Arranged for SSATB divisi a capella. 

Weihnachtskonzert. Par CHARPENTIER MARC-ANTOINE. The theme matter of this 'Canticum' is part of the biblical Christmas story: the news given by the angel of the birth of Jesus and the hurried journey of the shepherds to the manger to worship the newborn child. / Musique religieuse / Répertoire / Solistes SSA, Choeur SSA et Basse Continue

Canticum Zachariae. Par LAYOLLE FRANCOIS. Canticum Zachariae / Mottet / Répertoire / Choeur SATTB

Vesper-Canticum. Par HALLER HANS PETER. Vesper-Canticum / Musique religieuse / Répertoire / Solistes ou Choeur SA, 2 Flûtes à Bec, Orgue et Vi