Dietrich Buxtehude

Membra Jesu Nostri Dietrich Buxtehude

Lange was the vocal work of Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707 to) the shadow of his organ works, until you realized the importance of his sacred music in the last century. Key work in rediscovering attended the seven-part Latin cantata cycle membra jesu nostri ', a mystizistische, meditative contemplation of the members of Jesus Christ on the cross. Sigiswald Kuijken leaves in his recording not a shred of doubt arise that Buxtehude was one of the greatest composers of the 17th century. As a complement, there is Buxtehude's poignant lament on the death of his father. The ensemble La Petite Bande this year celebrates it's 40th anniversary by the way, and like no other has this formation with it's founder Sigiswald Kuijken the development of historical performance practice had a decisive influence. Witness thereof is an equally extensive as impressive discography which added wins another highlight with this recording.