In 1648 Heinrich Schütz published a collection of 29 motets with five to seven parts titled 'Geistliche Chor-Music? (Sacred Choir Music). Here, the term 'Chor? (choir) refers not only to a (large) vocal ensemble but, more generally, to a group of musicians, vocal or instrumental. As explained by Schütz in the foreword he published with the collection, all parts of the motets can be performed vocally and/or instrumentally. This practice, common in Schütz's time, has been incorporated into Bärenreiter's new publication. The edition includes the twelve five-part motets at original pitch with basso continuo. In addition, instrumental parts for string and wind instruments can be purchased. These parts, which include the text, serve to support and complement the choral sound 'colla parte?. To enable varying tone-colour possibilities, instrumental parts are available in different transpositions.Of great significance is the detailed foreword on performance practice by Manfred Cordes.- Reflects the latest in musicological research based on the 'New Schütz Edition?- Includes a detailed foreword (Eng/Ger) on performance practice by a Schütz expert- Instrumental parts (strings, winds) available in transpositionsManfred Cordes is a specialist for the music of the 16th and early 17th centuries. He works as professor for music theory, counterpoint and ensemble and is also rector of the 'Hochschule für Künste Bremen?. He performs internationally as the director of the ensemble 'Weser-Renaissance Bremen?. / Choeur Mixte Et Basse Continue

Eng./Ger. Solos, Duets, Trios and Quartets with Violin, Cello and Piano Vocal Score See EP 11251 for Score and Piano Part with separate string parts / Voix Et Instruments Divers

Par CAVALLI PIER FRANCESCO. Raymond Leppard's realization of Cavalli's Magnificat for double chorus and orchestra of trumpets, trombones, strings and keyboard continuo./ Répertoire / Chorale

La véritable raison d'être de la pratique du chant choral est la démarche vers l'Autre. Les facteurs humains constituent le fondement essentiel de tout travail d'élaboration chorale.

A travers cet ouvrage, l'auteur engage une réflexion sur l'espace choral, appréhendé dans la globalité de ses richesses et de ses contradictions. Il s'adresse à tous ceux qui s'adonnent au chant choral (choristes, chefs de choeur, musiciens...) se consacrant à des degrés divers à magnifier la voix chorale.

Un survol historique permet de mettre en évidence la nature de toute entité chorale, incarnation éphémère d'un art musical en perpétuelle évolution, puis de réfléchir aux incidences de l'héritage des siècles passés sur une pratique partagée, au coeur d'un présent sans cesse à réinventer. / Classique / Livre /