Constantin Emanuel presents a captivating collection of sacred songs in his album, 'Constantin Emanuel Sings from Schemellis Gesangbuch', released on 6 January 2015 by Challenge Classics. This 55-minute album is a treasure trove of Baroque delights, featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of tracks that showcase Emanuel's vocal prowess.
The album takes the listener on a journey through the works of renowned composers, including J.S. Bach, with pieces such as 'Vater unser im Himmelreich' and 'Ich steh an deiner Krippe hier'. The tracklist also includes compositions by Dietrich Buxtehude, including the beautiful 'Partita Auf meinen lieben Gott in e minor' and 'Fuga in C'. Additionally, Emanuel's interpretation of 'Sonata in G, K. 328' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart adds a touch of elegance to the album.
With a focus on the sacred songs from Schemelli's Gesangbuch, a historic hymnal compiled by Georg Christian Schemelli, Constantin Emanuel brings to life the spiritual and emotional depth of these timeless compositions. His expressive vocals are complemented by a range of instrumental accompaniments, creating a rich and immersive sound experience.
Through his album, Constantin Emanuel invites listeners to immerse themselves in the beauty and devotion of these sacred songs, carefully crafted to inspire and uplift. With its release on Challenge Classics, 'Constantin Emanuel Sings from Schemellis Gesangbuch' is a must-listen for fans of Baroque music and those seeking a profound musical experience.
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Tracks
Vater unser im Himmelreich (from Clavier Übung III), BWV 683Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Ich steh an deiner Krippe hier, BWV 469Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman, Constantin Emanuel
Brunnquell aller Güter, BWV 445Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman, Constantin Emanuel
Andante from Pastorale in F, BWV 590Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman, Constantin Emanuel
Dir, dir, Jehova, will ich singen, BWV 452Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman, Constantin Emanuel
Nur mein Jesus ist mein Leben, BWV 490Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman, Constantin Emanuel
Jesu, meines Glaubens Zier, BWV 472Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman, Constantin Emanuel
Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten, BWV 691Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman, Constantin Emanuel
Jesu, deine Liebeswunden, BWV 471Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist, BWV 454Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Fuga in C, BuxWV 174Dietrich Buxtehude, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Ich freue mich in dir, BWV 465Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Lasset uns mit Jesu ziehen, BWV 481Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Sonata in G, K. 328Domenico Scarlatti, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Gib dich zufrieden und sei stille, BWV 460Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Sei gegrüsset, Jesu, gütig, BWV 499Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Partita Auf meinen lieben Gott in e minor, BuxWV 179 ((Allemande & double, Sarabande, Courante, Gigue)Dietrich Buxtehude, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Nicht so traurig, nicht so sehr, BWV 489Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Beglückter Stand getreuer Seelen, BWV 442Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Jesu meines Herzens Freud, BWV 473Johann Sebastian Bach, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Menuet with Variations (After Flute Sonata Op. 2 No. 10, From the ‘Klavierboek van Quirijn en Jacoba Elizabeth van Bambeek van Strijen)Pietro Locatelli, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman
Bist du bei mir, BWV 508Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel, Constantin Emanuel, Ton Koopman