I have heard this hauntingly beautiful music of Praetorius sung more often during Advent services. I have enjoyed hearing it sung at a more up tempo. However the slower tempo of this excellent rendition allowed me to relish Praetorius’ harmony. The slower tempo put me in mind of a lullaby. A sweet but slightly melancholy lullaby for the Christ child who as Advent also teaches us sees through Christmas to His passion and resurrection. Thank you for putting such beauty into His world.
An undeniably stunning performance that has achieved perfection in tempo! Through it, Praetorius' lush counterpoint is made clear and evident; the music is made instantly more intimate and reflective with this controlled approach. The vocal work is lovely, but the baroque ensemble that alternates with the vocalists in this performance is really the star of this fine recording. Thank you for this posting.
At first I was angry about the bright red dress, as if the piece was all about her. Then I quickly realised it might be meant to represent the rose, and appreciated it as a thoughtful gesture. Too many people nowadays use the music to serve themselves, rather than themselves to serve the music.
There may be a double symbolism: the rose, but also the BVM, who is often pictured in paintings clothed in red to symbolise her status as the Mother of God.
How festively and full of feeling you are singing and playing this beautiful traditional Advent song, which is truely one of my favourites. Thank you so much for sharing it here. Heavenly blessings from Germany and all the best. Hartmut.
Anglosajón anglosajón anglosajón pero qué pasa con el idioma que se utiliza para este artículo? el anglosajón no tiene nada de la gracia necesaria para hacer traducciones
@@ronaldmessina4229 I am afraid I don't understand what you mean :) The carol is from 1599, in a songbook of the Bishopric of Speyer. It is on the cusp between Early New High German and New High German.
Como se ha escrito antes, el idioma que se utiliza para este artículo puede ser del norte de EUROPA, y el anglosajón no tiene nada de la gracia necesaria para hacer traducciones
Anglosajón anglosajón anglosajón, pero si Ud no puede entender esta palabra tan dulce y sencillo, que puede ser LATÍN u otra lengua semejante, entonces tiene que volver a la escuela 🏫 y empezar de nuevo para que pueda entender esta palabra tan dulce y sencillo 😢
Anglosajón anglosajón anglosajón pero qué pasa con el DEUTSCH? el anglosajón no tiene nada de la gracia necesaria para hacer traducciones, en cambio el DEUTSCH es completamente válido para hacerse entender
Es completamente imposible que uno NO entienda esta palabra tan dulce y sencillo, que es del ITALIANO, pero si no lo entiende entonces tiene que volver a la escuela y empezar de nuevo porque el anglosajón no tiene nada de la gracia necesaria para hacer traducciones
La palabra TAK puede ser de un idioma que está al norte de EUROPA, y por qué siempre quiere las palabras en anglosajón, ? el anglosajón no tiene nada de la gracia necesaria para hacer traducciones
It's not a dirge, rather this beautiful piece is a joyful celebration...it's Christmas music. I suggest you try it again, much lighter, much quicker and with a smile on all your faces to celebrate both the Blessed Virgin and Michael Praetorius' wonderful 17th-century virtuosity. How about a tone higher to get you out of your boots...otherwise, very good. Nice to hear it with the instrument, thanks.
@@ritahorvath8207 You really do have to understand the liturgical context. Try this by the best in the world ...ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y7y05TrzeHo.html&ab_channel=RadialbyTheOrchard. 16/17th-century music doesn't mean "old and mournfullyy", quite the opposite is more likely the case.
@@ritahorvath8207 Excellent, me too, Rita, but in London, I sang the tenor line at the Carol Concert the year I joined my first church choir as a 15 year old. I've sung it most years since, it's very popular, although we usually sing it in English. I'm 75 next month. Apologies, but I do have a thing about classical church music being sung too slowly, too loud and by choirs with too many voices! Check out Voces 8 Messiah for a real treat.
