ISRAELIS BRÜNNLEIN
madrigals of Johann Herman Schein
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Johann Herman Schein (1586–1630)
Israelis Brünnlein - geistliche Madrigale zu 5 Stimmen und Generalbass
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Like Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Schütz, Johann Hermann Schein was able to harness the emotional power of contemporary Italian music in his own compositions. As cantor at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig and thus one of Bach’s illustrious predecessors, Schein combined the southern idioms with those of his own Lutheran world. His magnum opus Israelis Brünnlein, a collection of five-voice madrigals from 1623, is splendid evidence of his ability to effortlessly combine polyphonic style with baroque expressiveness, creating an ingenious wellspring of musical eloquence.
Due to a corona infection, the concert originally planned for this evening at 20:00 cannot take place. In agreement with Collegium Vocale Gent and Flagey, we decided to replace Dolcissima Mia Vita - Carlo Gesualdo’s Fifth Book of Madrigals by Israelis Brünnlein - madrigals by Johann Herman Schein. This performance by Collegium Vocale Gent, conducted by Philippe Herreweghe, was recorded at the end of February 2021 in the Karmelietenkerk in Ghent.
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From March 13 until 22, we will present forgotten gems, great Romantic classics, plenty of new creations and also new, young talent. You’re welcome on our website to explore this digital experience. If you want to enjoy the free digital concerts, please don't forget to register in advance. Register via www.klarafestival.be/live and watch the entire festival in optimal audio and video quality for free.
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Klarafestival, Flagey
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Flagey (Studio 4)
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Evil Penguin TV
Collegium Vocale Gent and Philippe Herreweghe are in artists in residence at Flagey.
Image © Björn Comhaire
