Credits:

Manfred Cordes

Description:

A long-awaited recording of works by Schtz by the Bremen Weser Renaissanceone of the worlds leading Baroque vocal ensemblesand Manfred Cordes. The first volume of the *Sinfonia Sacra*often considered one of Schtzs masterpiecesconsists of 20 church concertos, each performed by a small ensemble. This album showcases the beautiful music of Schtzs early period, which blends simple German-style polyphony with the Italian concerto form. It allows listeners to fully appreciate the diverse combinations of voices and instruments. (C)RS