Graupner: Christmas Cantatas Fieri Consort & Camerata Øresund

• Christoph Graupner (1683 - 1760): Ouverture in B-Flat Major, GWV 479:
• 1 Graupner: Ouverture in B-Flat Major, GWV 479: I. Ouverture 03:44
• 2 Graupner: Ouverture in B-Flat Major, GWV 479: II. Air I 01:20
• 3 Graupner: Ouverture in B-Flat Major, GWV 479: III. Air II 01:13
• 4 Graupner: Ouverture in B-Flat Major, GWV 479: V. Air IV 00:59
• 5 Graupner: Ouverture in B-Flat Major, GWV 479: VI. Air V 02:05
• 6 Graupner: Ouverture in B-Flat Major, GWV 479: VII. Air VI 00:46
• 7 Graupner: Ouverture in B-Flat Major, GWV 479: X. Air IX 01:47
• Cantata "Jauchze, du Tochter Zion", GWV 1101/24:
• 8 Graupner: Cantata "Jauchze, du Tochter Zion", GWV 1101/24: I. Chorus. Jauchze, du Tochter Zion 01:09
• 9 Graupner: Cantata "Jauchze, du Tochter Zion", GWV 1101/24: II. Recitative. Das große Licht, vor dem des Todes Schatten fliehen 00:48
• 10 Graupner: Cantata "Jauchze, du Tochter Zion", GWV 1101/24: III. Aria. Edler Glanz voll Himmelssegen 05:58
• 11 Graupner: Cantata "Jauchze, du Tochter Zion", GWV 1101/24: IV. Recitative. Zwar ach, kaum kann der frohe Mund 01:03
• 12 Graupner: Cantata "Jauchze, du Tochter Zion", GWV 1101/24: V. Aria. Mein Herze steht in lauter Wonne 04:43
• 13 Graupner: Cantata "Jauchze, du Tochter Zion", GWV 1101/24: VI. Chorale. Aller Trost und alle Freude 02:27
• Cantata "Wie bald hast du gelitten", GWV 1109/14:
• 14 Graupner: Cantata "Wie bald hast du gelitten", GWV 1109/14: I. Chorus. Wie bald hast du gelitten 03:14
• 15 Graupner: Cantata "Wie bald hast du gelitten", GWV 1109/14: II. Chorus. Ach, wundervolle Liebe 03:17
• Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings and Basso continuo in G Minor, GWV 334:
• 16 Graupner: Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings and Basso continuo in G Minor, GWV 334: I. Largo 03:19
• 17 Graupner: Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings and Basso continuo in G Minor, GWV 334: II. Allegro 04:48
• 18 Graupner: Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings and Basso continuo in G Minor, GWV 334: III. Soave 03:07
• 19 Graupner: Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings and Basso continuo in G Minor, GWV 334: IV. Vivace 06:19
• Cantata "Schuldige sie, Gott", GWV 1106/50:
• 20 Graupner: Cantata "Schuldige sie, Gott", GWV 1106/50: I. Duet. Schuldige sie, Gott 01:36
• 21 Graupner: Cantata "Schuldige sie, Gott", GWV 1106/50: II. Recitative. Die Strafen sind gerecht 01:21
• 22 Graupner: Cantata "Schuldige sie, Gott", GWV 1106/50: III. Aria. Gottes Auge wacht zur Rache 04:17
• 23 Graupner: Cantata "Schuldige sie, Gott", GWV 1106/50: IV. Recitative. Ach, viele wollen zwar von Salem Bürger sein 01:06
• 24 Graupner: Cantata "Schuldige sie, Gott", GWV 1106/50: V. Aria. Jesus lockt zu Seiner Herde 04:40
• 25 Graupner: Cantata "Schuldige sie, Gott", GWV 1106/50: VI. Chorale. Zeuch mich nach Dir 01:24
• Total Runtime 01:06:30

Info for Graupner: Christmas Cantatas

Christoph Graupner had spent five years as an opera composer in Hamburg before the Landgrave Ernst-Ludwig called upon him to take up the position of Hofkapellmeister in Darmstadt in 1709. He became the best-paid music director of his time and would continue to define the musical style of the court until his death in 1760. His relative isolation there apparently enabled and allowed him to develop a personal style that does not exactly conform to the norms that had been set during the past centuries through the reception of Bach’s monumental oeuvre; the slow rediscovery of Graupner’s music has also meant that he was not included in the musical picture we now have of that era. This album presents a varied sample of Graupner's musical activities during his almost fifty years in service in Darmstadt - we hope that it will spark the listeners’ curiosity to discover more of this extraordinary composer.

Fieri Consort
Camerata Øresund

Fieri Consort
is an acclaimed vocal ensemble specialising in music of the 16th and 17th Centuries and formed of some of London’s most talented professional singers.

Fieri’s debut album, Tears of a Lover, was BBC Music Magazine’s choice album of the month in 2017, and The Unknown Traveller was released in September 2018 as the ensemble’s second album.

Fieri prides itself in presenting a union of individual soloistic voices, all equally artistically and musically responsible. Fieri’s recordings have been featured on radio channels including BBC Radio 3 (on which the ensemble has also performed live) and Australia’s Classic FM, and the ensemble won the Cambridge Prize in the York Early Music Festival 2017 International Young Artist Competition.

Camerata Öresund
Baroque ensemble Camerata Øresund and their musical director / violinist Peter Spissky explore the musical world of composer, instrumentalist, and patron of the arts, Wilhelmine von Bayreuth (1709–1758). The recording brings to light works by Wilhelmine herself and musicians from within her circle, as we rediscover several long-forgotten pieces. Wilhelmine’s entrepreneurial spirit, intellect, talent, and deep love of music and the arts remain an enduring source of inspiration. This album is a tribute to the life and legacy of this remarkable woman of the arts, revealing vibrant musical colours and styles in these concertos, dances, and arias.

The recording of the album is made possible with the generous support from Statens Kunstfond (DK), Kulturrådet (SE) Aage-og Johanne Louis Hansens Fonden (DK), William Demant Fonden (DK) and Augustinusfonden (DK).

Camerata Øresund is a visionary early music ensemble, driven by a passion for Baroque music, its diverse modes of expression, and its enchanting sonic universe.

While deeply rooted in the traditions of Baroque music, we leave our own distinct mark through a personal performance style and a versatile approach. By experimenting with concert formats, exploring new interpretive paths, or delving into rarely performed repertoire, we bring out the surprising facets of the music, illuminating it from a variety of angles. Through energetic and intuitive interplay, we relish the act of creating music in the moment, aiming to share the joy of music through vibrant performances that resonate with a modern audience.

Just as our mission is to inspire our audience, we, too, find inspiration in our encounters with other musicians and art forms. Collaborations with folk musicians, composers, dancers, and singers broaden our perspective on the potential of period instruments, sparking new creative ideas.

“Camerata Øresund sound like they brought a lot of enthusiasm to this project. All the movements have a spring to the rhythm and the lightness of attack… They give the listener the impression that the ensemble wants you to hear and remember those works. I think they succeed” – Adult Music Podcast

Booklet for Graupner: Christmas Cantatas