Christmas eve, with its own happy spirit, is drawing to a close. The historicalperformance ensemble apollos fire, based in cleveland, ohio, far from the centers of this tradition, has been releasing interesting and convincing performances of a variety of music since the late 1990s. Like the vespers settings in the 17th century most notably the vespers of 1610 by monteverdi, who inspired praetorius this christmas vespers is an assemblage of works by praetorius that apollo s fire s founderdirector jeanette sorrell has compiled. Music was provided by third practice in collaboration with chorus sine nomine. Compared the pdf from his visit and the christian prayer book. Great vespers complete text of the great vespers service sunday matins service complete text of the sunday matins service the hours complete text of the hours service octoechos tones one thru eight for each day of the week festal menaion complete texts of the various services the presanctified liturgy complete text of the. I prepared the musical edition, which is available from the early music company ltd. Dec 17, 20 divided equally into formats paralleling a lutheran advent service and a vespers service for christmas day, the splendiferous twohour program also featured brilliant chorale settings from praetoriuss 1621 musica sionae and puericinium and a dance suite from his 1612 terpsichore, interwoven with chorales and liturgical pieces, performed by. Pdf great vespers engukr 20 pdf christian initiation of infants 2012 final pdf general introduction. Praetorius christmas vespers with the toronto chamber choir this recording recreates a christmas vespers service as it might have sounded in a large north european church in the early 17th century. Already has the church terminated all her advent offices, by the celebration of the holy sacrifice. Classic version of eastern christian services and prayers, translated into english. Quia per sanctam crucem tuam because by your holy cross redemisti mundum.
There is some uncertainty about his birth date contemporary sources suggest from as early as 1569 to as late as 1572 but the most generally accepted date is february 15, 1571. Christmas vespers music of michael praetorius christmas. Vespers is a sunset evening prayer service in the orthodox, roman catholic and eastern catholic, anglican, and lutheran liturgies of the canonical hours. This recording recreates a christmas vespers service as it might have sounded in a large north european church in the early 17th century. Oklahoma city first presbyterian church, 1001 nw 25th street. The following notes are courtesy of guest director david fallis.
Vespers article about vespers by the free dictionary. Praetorius was the first great german baroque composer, and this reconstructed lutheran mass for christmas morning is breathtaking. Great vespers for saturday evenings and feasts greek english file size 156kb. Music of michael praetorius to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. For a recent christmas, the toronto consort undertook one of its most ambitious projects ever when they recreated a christmas vespers. Nov 25, 2008 musical excerpts from a cd recording by the toronto consort of the praetorius christmas vespers, with a selection of images of related paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. Now recording for koch international classics, the orchestras recent releases include don quixote telemann suites and concertos, mozart symphonies and piano concertos, scarborough fayre, and a reissue of the popular noels and. Praetoriuss church music is much less known today than it should be, partly because of the sheer volume that he composed. The anglican evening prayer, often called vespers, is made up largely of the roman vespers and compline the final evening office. In former times the fast of this day was often somewhat mitigated, though always observed.
The michael praetorius christmas mass was recorded by the gabrieli consort and players archiv 4392502. In the roman rite, vespers have consisted since the 6th cent. Musical prelude begins 30 minutes prior to each performance. Michael praetorius was a hugely versatile german composer. Divided equally into formats paralleling a lutheran advent service and a vespers service for christmas day, the splendiferous twohour program also featured brilliant chorale settings from praetoriuss 1621 musica sionae and puericinium and a dance suite from his 1612 terpsichore, interwoven with chorales and liturgical pieces, performed by. Christmas vespers music of michael praetorius av 2306. Michael praetorius vespers for christmas michael praetorius is one of the most prolific and influential composers of the early german baroque. Apollos fire, the cleveland baroque orchestra is a popular and critically acclaimed periodinstrument ensemble specializing in early music renaissance, baroque and early classical based in cleveland, ohio. Contains numerous liturgies, services and prayers from the orthodox church, published with the blessing of the russian church. The citizen remarked that an enthusiastic audience was so large it filled the massive recreation building for what was hoped would become an annual. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vespers, also called evening prayer, is part of the liturgy of the hours, also known as the divine office. Vespers united states conference of catholic bishops. This solemn vespers and benediction was held on saturday november 15, 2014 at holy comforter st.
Saint luke orthodox church orthodoxy liturgical texts. This is a really satisfying and thoughtfully organized program of music by a composer often overlooked. By lehigh university music department, published on 121006. Christmas day came, and several thousands of them had assembled there, in order to celebrate, for the last time within those walls, the nativity of our saviour. With a freshness that is open to gods spirit,this musical tradition sounds the hopes, dreams, joys, frustrations and pain thatexpresses human experience, while exploring a musical vocabulary that transcendsthe limits of. O heavenly king, comforter, spirit of truth, who art everywhere present and.
The irish times magnificent a musical gift to treasure. In the liturgy of the hours, the church fulfills jesus command to pray always luke 18. Vespers is the only service in the armenian daily office other than the morning service which has hymns proper to the commemoration, feast, or tone assigned to it. Jazz vespers emerges as a synthesis of traditions, a blending of an age old liturgywith the unique heritage we call jazz. Liturgics outline of the orthodox service of vespers. Director jeannette sorrell weaves all these materials together using music taken from three praetorius collections, making a pair of holidayseason services. The vigil is an extended service which may be used in several ways. Terpsichore, musarum aoniarum praetorius, michael this page is only for complete editions and multiple selections from the collection here. The solo organ pieces were contributed by tim roberts and are not in the score. The rich sound of the organ, delicate tones of the recorder, and soaring voices combine to create an unforgettable experience. All 36 recordings 4 naxos 15 s scores 25 p parts 3 a arrangements and transcriptions 16 alvus tumescit virginis. The new york times homeliness and heart, and plenty of sparkle and monteverdian blaze, too. You will hear many examples of a typical cadence formula.
Terpsichore, musarum aoniarum praetorius, michael imslp. Here is a clickable table of the available midi files for this work in no. The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Musical excerpts from a cd recording by the toronto consort of the praetorius christmas vespers, with a selection of images of related paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Apollos fire has received international critical acclaim for its six recordings on the canadian label eclectra. Sticheron glory to the father, and to the son, and to the holy spirit, the royal doors are opened and the lighting increased for the entrance, if it be great vespers. Christmas vespers by lehigh university music department. Vespers on ordinary days without entrance file size 33. The 1948 christmas vespers included the academies band and choir, the culver community chorus, and the culver high school choral group, bringing the total number of performers to 200. Like the vespers settings in the 17th century most notably the vespers of 1610 by monteverdi, who inspired praetorius this christmas vespers is an assemblage of works by praetorius that apollos fires founder director jeanette sorrell has compiled. Classics todaymost of these solemn, thoughtful works deserve to be better known, especially several of the charming carols the wholenotethis recording recreates a vespers evening service for. The grammywinning ensemble unites a select pool of early music specialists from throughout north america and europe. The anglican evening prayer, often called vespers, is made up largely of the roman vespers and compline the final. This is tricky, and i can explain how in an update. Praetorius christmas vespers early music vancouver a production in partnership with portland baroque orchestra, early music guild of seattle, and victoria early music society of the islands portland baroque orchestra monica huggett, artistic director 2015 praetorius dd 1 2122016 11. In 20, apollos fire became the first baroque orchestra to be taken onto the touring roster of columbia artists management cami for exclusive representation.
The following video is a unique example of sung vespers incorporating monteverdi vespers of 1610, for your listening pleasure. Physical description 1 online resource 1 sound file. Beatus vir it has been assumed that the semichorus will be drawn from the body of sopranos and contraltos, and so the parts for the former are included with the parts for the latter there is a couple of minor overlaps, but nothing too serious. Few of their recordings, however, have matched the ambitions of this album of music by michael praetorius, which might well serve as an introduction to this composers. Festive cantatas praetorius christmas vespers early music. Delectable virtually made to herald the joy of the christmas season. These are mostly in latin, but a few sections, including the familiar lo, how rose eer blooming, are sung in english. Memorial service at the end of vespers file size 27.
Charged with all apollos fires signature energy a spark that grows into a blaze as the programme progresses. Readers vespers 7 for his mercy hath been confirmed upon us and the truth of the lord remaineth for ever. Michaels day weserrenaissance, manfred cordes on allmusic 2000. Parish liturgical resources divine liturgy, the hours. David fallis has been a member of the toronto consort since 1979 and its artistic director since 1990. The word comes from the greek hespera and the latin vesper, meaning evening. Vespers definition is the sixth of the canonical hours that is said or sung in the late afternoon. Vespers through the prayers of our holy fathers, o lord jesus christ our god, have mercy on us.
All have already celebrated christmas with the music of michael praetorius. Adoramus te, christe sung by choir adoramus te, christe, we adore you, o christ, et benedicimus tibi. Nov 30, 2015 the michael praetorius christmas mass was recorded by the gabrieli consort and players archiv 4392502. A cadence, a place in which the voices come to a resting point harmonically, frequently happens at the end of a phrase. Michael praetorius is one of the most prolific and influential composers of the early german baroque. Anglican evensong combines elements of vespers and. Being informed of it, the emperor became furious, and sent one of the officers of his court to order the church doors to be fastened, and a fire to be enkindled on each side of the. Celebration of the year of the priest for the diocese of tulsa. Through this prayer, the people of god sanctify the day by continual praise of god and prayers of intercession for. It is also referred to in the anglican tradition as evening prayer or evensong.
The orthodox church in america the mission of the orthodox church in america, the local autocephalous orthodox christian church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of christ to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the. Solemn vespers first sunday of advent saint marys basilica november 27, 2016. Watched it a second time, this time using the pdf file of the vespers service. The order of vespers without a priest readers vespers. Also includes explanations of services and the symbolism of church furnishings.
His 1603 post as kapellmeister in wolfenbuttel necessitated extensive travel throughout germany, enabling him to establish widespread acclaim as a conductor and musical advisor. Dec 20, 2015 david fallis has been a member of the toronto consort since 1979 and its artistic director since 1990. This recording recreates a vespers evening service for christmas as it might have sounded in a large north european church in the early 17th century. It was recorded in roskilde cathedral in denmark, and the choral singing and especially the cathedral organ playing are out of this world. Posted on november 30, 2015 november 30, 2015 by emr2015 posted in recording tagged baroque, christmas. Discipleship ministries watch night vespers and vigil. Praetorius, a giant of protestant church music, would surely have approved. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Festive cantatas praetorius christmas vespers early.
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