Music from the 12th, 17th and 18th century. A varied programme with early music for Ascension.
Gregorian
1. From Proprium Missae in Ascensione Domini, Christi Himmelfahrt:
– Alleluia: Dominus in Sina
– Communio: Psallite Domino
Choralschola der Benediktinerabtei Münsterschwarzach conducted by Pater Godehard Joppich
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
2. Cantata “Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein”, Festo Ascensionis Christi, BWV 128
René Jacobs, alto. Kurt Equiluz, tenor. Max van Egmond, bass. Boys Choir Hannover, Collegium Vocale Gent and Leonhardt Consort conducted by Gustav Leonhardt
Claudio Monteverdi
3. From Selva morale e spirituale: Gloria a 7
The Sixteen conducted by Harry Christophers
George Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
4. Kantate zum Fest Christi Himmelfahrt “Es fähret Jesus auf” TVWV 1:489a
Klaus Mertens, bass. Berlin Baroque Company
Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)
5. Antiphona: O quam mirabilis
Hirundo Maris conducted by Arianna Savall, vocals and harp and Petter Udland Johansen, vocals