Kuhnau: Complete Sacred Works, Vol. 3

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Dive into the rich sacred music tradition with Johann Kuhnau's "Complete Sacred Works, Vol. 3," released on March 23, 2018, by CPO. This choral masterpiece spans a captivating 74 minutes, offering a profound exploration of Kuhnau's religious compositions. The album features a comprehensive tracklist, including the intricate "Magnificat in C Major" with its 14 movements, the evocative "O heilige Zeit" with 12 parts, and the jubilant "Frohlocket, ihr Völker, und jauchzet, ihr Heiden" with six movements. Each piece showcases Kuhnau's mastery of choral writing, blending devotion and musical brilliance. This volume is a testament to Kuhnau's enduring legacy, providing a serene and uplifting experience for those seeking the beauty of Baroque sacred music.

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Magnificat in C Major: I. Magnificat anima mea DominumJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:48
Magnificat in C Major: II. Et exultavit spiritus meusJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:29
Magnificat in C Major: III. Quia respexit humilitatemJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:24
Magnificat in C Major: IV. Vom Himmel hochJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
0:48
Magnificat in C Major: V. Quia fecit mihi magnaJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:21
Magnificat in C Major: VI. Freut euch und jubilieretJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:26
Magnificat in C Major: VII. Et misericordia eiusJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
3:04
Magnificat in C Major: VIII. Fecit potentiamJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:31
Magnificat in C Major: IX. Gloria in excelsis DeoJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
0:58
Magnificat in C Major: X. Suscepit IsraelJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:12
Magnificat in C Major: XI. Sicut locutus estJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:20
Magnificat in C Major: XII. Virga JesseJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:38
Magnificat in C Major: XIII. Gloria PatriJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:27
Magnificat in C Major: XIV. Sicut erat in principioJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:38
O heilige Zeit: I. SonataJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:26
O heilige Zeit: II. O heilige ZeitJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:04
O heilige Zeit: III. Wüte nurJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:43
O heilige Zeit: IV. Das Licht ist unter uns erschienenJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
0:46
O heilige Zeit: V. Leite michJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:21
O heilige Zeit: VI. O heilige ZeitJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:56
O heilige Zeit: VII. Wüte nurJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:36
O heilige Zeit: VIII. Ach, denk ich zwarJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:34
O heilige Zeit: IX. Eigne dir mein Herze zuJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
2:17
O heilige Zeit: X. Was ist der MenschJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:37
O heilige Zeit: XI. Haltet mich nicht länger aufJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:04
O heilige Zeit: XII. Ich bin entzücktJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:28
Frohlocket, ihr Völker, und jauchzet, ihr Heiden: I. Frohlocket, ihr VölkerJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
8:52
Frohlocket, ihr Völker, und jauchzet, ihr Heiden: II. HallelujaJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
0:53
Frohlocket, ihr Völker, und jauchzet, ihr Heiden: III. Kleines Kind und großer HeldJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
6:21
Frohlocket, ihr Völker, und jauchzet, ihr Heiden: IV. Wie danken wir dir dochJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
0:48
Frohlocket, ihr Völker, und jauchzet, ihr Heiden: V. Willkommen, mein LebenJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
7:19
Frohlocket, ihr Völker, und jauchzet, ihr Heiden: VI. O FreudenwortJohann Kuhnau, Opella Musica, Camerata Lipsiensis, Gregor Meyer
1:49

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About Johann Kuhnau

Johann Kuhnau was a remarkable German polymath whose legacy endures primarily through his compositions, though his talents extended far beyond music. As the Thomaskantor in Leipzig for 21 years, Kuhnau wore many hats—novelist, translator, lawyer, and music theorist—all while creating a rich tapestry of choral works. Today, he is best remembered for his Biblical Sonatas, a collection of programmatic keyboard sonatas published in 1700. Each sonata vividly depicts a specific biblical story, showcasing Kuhnau's unique ability to blend narrative and music. His tenure at Leipzig was followed by the illustrious Johann Sebastian Bach, cementing his place in musical history. Despite the loss of many of his larger vocal works, Kuhnau's innovative approach to musical storytelling continues to captivate audiences and inspire musicians.

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