Christmas at the Time of Praetorius

Christmas at the Time of Praetorius
Margot Guilleaume, soprano / Helmut Krebbs, tenor
Eppendorf School Boy's Choir / Hamburg City Chorus / Adolf Detel
Eccard-O Freude uber Freud 3:17
Crappius-Nun ist es Zeit, zu singen hell 2:22
Schein-Maria, gegrusset seist du, Holdselige 10:26
Othmayr/Praetorius/Eccard-Von Himmel hoch 2:22
Freundt-Wie schon singt uns der Engel Schar 2:00
Praetorius-Quem pastores laudavere 4:51
Praetorius- Wie schoen leuchtet der Morgenstern 10:22
Osiander/Schaerer/Walter/Scheidt/Gumpelzhaimer/
Othmayr/Bodenschatz-Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ 5:19
Scheidt-Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem 2:56
Praetorius-In dulci jubilo 7:28

[@mitri10inches]

It is encouraging that people will be listening to this hundreds of years from today and will still be moved by the beauty of the age in which Praetorius composed.

[@gunnarthorsen]

This was the kind of music that Lutherans once had in their services. They continued to call the Eucharist the "Mass". Lutheran priests wore vestments. You still see this in Europe but in the US for the most part, the glorious music of Praetorius (and Bach, and other Lutheran composers) has given way to guitar twangs, pop rock hymns, touchy-feely liturgies, and power point presentations shared on huge screens.

[@liverpoolishgirl]

Sadly, you are right. It takes time and effort to seek out and find the right church that meets one's needs and fills the soul. When that's not possible, such as now in the midst of the pandemic, I really thank God for the internet and the good people who post glorious music on it.

[@suebotchie4167]

Yeah, whatever happened to those wondrous old hymns - that ones that you actually wanted to sing?

[@martaacosta4415]

Too bad. Time for you to come to the Catholic Church.

[@alphamale3141]

Another sign that our glorious Western Civilization is methodically being destroyed by the woke left.

[@jamesberger5029]

Sadly true in many places. However, I have found many Lutheran congregations where the Eucharistic liturgy is celebrated with heart-felt joy and with deep reverence for the mass. I feel blessed to have been part of congregations in which both pastors and musicians have very aware of the liturgical and musical riches of the Lutheran tradition.

[@aliciasmith6638]

Beautiful, my favorite carols

[@butternut5385]

Elegant and sweet. You are a prince for posting all this stuff! Dark and rich and bejeweled as a Christmas pudding.

[@georgeberger8974]

Praetorius is Glorious!

[@alexandradeuen1610]

Du hast sowas von recht .sowas wie ...w

[@brandonburrell8517]

A joy to listen to on the fourth day of Christmas!

[@kegelchen32]

Fantastico!Delizioso! Sono commosso.GRAZIE...

[@WilliamFord972]

Merry Christmastime, everyone.

[@davidpusey3489]

Uplifting, I never grow tired of this beautiful music!

[@jameslouder]

This is such wonderful music, so expressive of the true spirit of Christmas. Thank you for posting it.

[@rr7firefly]

So, who was Praetorius? My research says: he was a German composer, organist, and music theorist whose real name was Michael Schultze. One of the most versatile composers of his time, he was particularly significant with musical forms based on Protestant hymns. His compositions show the influence of Italian composers. Many of Praetorius' choral works were scored for several mini-choirs in several locations in the church for multi-phonic effect. This music shows that arrangement well.

[@laszlohajdu-nemeth2551]

Just what the soul needs, thank you

[@constancebaran4528]

Merry Christmas 2021 🤶 🎄

[@rsdfwdsa]

I've known this recording in Archiv since the 60s - It was an LP in their Renaissance series (still have it!). Get the Praetorius dances, too. Both are taste changers and started the early music revolution. Music (in general) has fallen since the Renaissance Baroque eras. Where have all the melodies gone? Praetorius wrote over 1,300 choral works - some over 20 parts. His works including Terpsichore (the hundreds of dances) take many feet of shelf space in the library.

[@SuperNorman68]

The time for wonderful Christmas music is not over. Thanks to German composers and artists for this. Augusta Wind: agreed.

[@johnolsovsky]

the time for all xmas music ends on Jan 5th, the last of the 12 days

[@LS-ei7xk]

@@johnolsovsky Some of us celebrate Xmas until the Feast of the Presentation, February 2nd. Though technically we are in Ordinary Time, Mary has not yet presented her babe in the Temple. We still chant the Alma Redemptoris Mater at Compline, for example.

[@johnolsovsky]

@@LS-ei7xk very well. in any case xmas music and all accoutrements should be postponed until late in December, otherwise there's no Thanksgiving and Christmas is undermined and made commonplace, all of it driving us away from the Lord rather than to him

[@LS-ei7xk]

@@johnolsovsky Agree in theory... not sure where you are, but here, we celebrate Thanksgiving in late November... which usually ushers in the Xmas season. Not sure what you're saying about that. And good Xmas music NEVER seems commonplace to me!

[@johnolsovsky]

@@LS-ei7xk both thanksgiving and christmas are meant to stand alone in significance and meaning. Thanksgiving should not usher in christmas, nor should christmas bleed all over the calendar

[@johnolsovsky]

the eyes and faces of the cattle on the album cover are human in their rendering

[@MegaCirse]

Michael Praetorius est plus que le reflet d'une époque. C'est un astéroïde fantôme qui revient jeter son dévolu sur l'art sonore. Une onde décadente chargée de paradoxes d'où s'échappent l'obscurantisme et l'irrationnel, facteurs hypnotiques défiant les âmes vulnérables en quête d'absolu.

[@alexandradeuen1610]

Weihnachten der kleinkinderzeit .so voller zauber .

[@warrenhorsley8616]

There were numerous composers surnamed Praetorius, the most remembered and revered being Hieronymus (1560-1629) and Michael (1571-1621). They were not related. Hieronymus is best known for his many choral and organ works, including the popular motet "Joseph lieber, Joseph mein"; and Michael for his "Terpsichore" dance pieces, as well as the magnificent motet "Psalite". See Chanticleer's recordings of both of these motets, as well as the instrumental/choral version of the "Joseph lieber" motet presented on "A Nonesuch Christmas". Music for the ages!

[@hughdunkley197]

Thank you for this useful and lovely information.

[@dianekamer8341]

I wish I could like this a thousand times.

[@11spiritwarrior]

Just beautiful and much appreciated...thank you.

[@Polomokipo23]

MICHAEL PRAETORIUS ( Creuzburg 1571-1621 Wolfenbuttel ) CHRISTMAS AT THE TIME OF PRAETORIUS Quelle voix une pure merveille et qu'elle musique Eternel merci KZbin.

[@dominiquedelafforest4793]

thank you all for those beautiful works of art and the peace that comes therein, from above!

[@kegelchen32]

Well said,thank you! Be blessed ,be guarded, best wishes...

[@alexandradeuen1610]

Schöne kirchenlieder .vin früher .in deutscher sprache .meine kultur ist das hier .

[@JohnELemmenes]

I'm fortunate enough to be a part of a congregation which sings most of its Liturgy and weekly through the entirety of successive communion circles. Perhaps a third to a half is of high Renaissance Chorale from the Genevan Psalter, The Bohemian Brethren , the Anglican and Lutheran traditions. The rest is music of Celtic and today's composers some from the congregation itself. So far all is acoustic. With music classes dropped from curricula and the passing of those with the benefit of having been taught to understand musical notation how long will it be before the music of congregation which at one time could sight read complicated music is dumbed down too. It's happened before and Sacred Harp was a part of the return of part singing in America. It's grievous to me and sometimes I feel as though I was born in the wrong century. I never feel closer to the divine than when singing great music and Praetorius together with early Bach bring me to tears of joy.

[@LS-ei7xk]

I am fortunate also to sing in a congregation-- RC-- that recognizes good music. I would say most of can sing Gregorian chant by now... we don't do Celtic, but sing a lot of Latin. We have a gifted organist/music director, and a string orchestra at Xmas.

[@JohnELemmenes]

@@LS-ei7xk I believe we have a duty to preserve in its many iteration the complexly beautiful correll music which was a hallmark of the reformation. It has been described as immense crowds of ordinary people singing from their heart under the open sky.

[@LS-ei7xk]

@@JohnELemmenes Sounds wonderful. Can't say I'm familiar with it and can't find a link. Sorry!

[@augustawind4946]

This is a reissue of a fantastic recording made by Deutsche Grammophon back in the 1970s. It is one of the finest recordings ever made of German Christmas music. If you have ever been in Germany during Christmas and attended some of the Cathedral concerts of the time, this music is instantly recognizable. It renders all other Christmas music, particularly that of the modern times pathetic by comparison .

[@alanhill4957]

Alan Hill My references were to the physical presence of all the different festivities unique to Germany during Christmas, including the sounds coming from the cathedral out over the evening snow......The musical expression itself, I would focus on in simple human adoration and reverence. As I still do.....

[@captebbtide]

No kidding it renders modern-day "Santa Claus"music pathetic. This is the real deal for Christmas.

[@extrasalt4595]

@@captebbtide Unfortunately, Santa engenders more spending, which at present is what drives the engine in the US. And yes, the modern-day music stinks. Hoomeyow!!

[@joymattson8549]

I would LOVE to hear this music in a cathedral by such amazingly talented musicians.

[@suebotchie4167]

The stuff they play on the radio, and other places, bluck!

[@brandonburrell8517]

Back a year later. Merry Christmas!

[@howardchasnoff208]

Helmut Krebs is the greatest Bach tenor ever. I've been searching for his recordings

[@frederiklaureys1516]

Beauty memories of my woman Gudrun von Bücken age 59 years old....Rust In Peace 21-06 - 2013 ......Fabuleux with CHRISTMAS time...

[@ek7593]

Have a good Christmas time, even in 2020! Greetings from Portugal :)

[@frederiklaureys1516]

@@ek7593 ,YOU TO AND ALSO WITH YOUR FAMILIES..Many Greetings of The Netherlands..

[@ek7593]

@@frederiklaureys1516: Thank you so much! I have been in Stasi-prison for women in East Germany, early 80ies. Classics like this (then just in my mind) helped me through the time... And even during private tough times... Take care and smile.

[@frederiklaureys1516]

@@ek7593 Many TNXS, for your lovely posting...and my Face Book name FREDERIK LAUREIJS,,

[@karlmurks2083]

one of the german grandmasters of church music!

[@gailgarza8033]

Glorious!

[@edgarkassier2396]

Wunderhübsche Weihnachtsmusik würde sehr gern eine CD erhalten denn in Süd Afrika gibt es nicht solch Himmlische CDs zu kaufen

[@moonbeamchaos]

Thank you for posting this wonderful album. I assume it is out of print, as Amazon does not recognize it. Who are the performers? Would you be so kind as to give the Archiv catalog number so I can start a search? Thank you!

[@suebotchie4167]

Amazon doesn't recognize? not surprised :/

[@estherkessler]

Bald ist's wieder soweit...

[@igabm32yt]

Who is listening still in 1621? :)

[@375GTB]

Be nice to have a lis of the contents.

[@troyevitt2437]

Baby Jesus be all, "Yeah, I'm nekkid, and it's my birthday!"

[@eternafuentedeluzdivina3189]

This video shows something disturbing that may concern to all Neddy Flanders around the world!!! Did somebody else noted that kinky Jesus baby was doing??? His toughs were: "Oh! The painter just came to take the pic? Let me pose like the sex--bomb--machine I am and let the party start!"... And that is if we don't talk about that barnyard couple...

[@alexreik424]

non divino go home to whatever rock you climbed out from

[@eternafuentedeluzdivina3189]

Alex Reik: did you saw Sexy Jesus saying: “Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all!"? ... Here from 3th Rock from the Sun, it's WNL!!!