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German Renaissance music is a style of music that emerged in the late 15th and early 16th centuries in Germany. It is characterized by its polyphonic texture, its use of imitation, and its use of cantus firmus techniques. It is also known for its use of the motet form, which was a popular form of vocal music during the Renaissance. The music of the German Renaissance is often seen as a bridge between the Medieval and Baroque eras, as it combines elements of both. It is also known for its use of the lute, which was a popular instrument during this period.

Popular Songs

The most popular songs in the German Renaissance genre.
Lo, How a Rose E'er BloomingMichael Praetorius / Jan Sandström / Elora Festival Singers & 1 more
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (arr. S. Cox for brass septet)Michael Praetorius / Simon Cox / Septura
Puer Natus in BethlehemSamuel Scheidt / Winchester College Chapel Choir / Howard Ionascu
Vom Himmel hoch - Arr. by L. GüttlerJohann Hermann Schein / Ludwig Güttler / Blechbläserensemble Ludwig Güttler
Wie soll ich dich empfangenJohann Crüger / Samuel Jersak / Pamela Natterer
Surrexit Christus hodieSamuel Scheidt / Vox Luminis / Lionel Meunier
Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11: 4. Verleih uns Frieden genädiglich, SWV 372Heinrich Schütz / Frauke Hess / Ludger Rémy & 3 more
Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen - Arr. by L. GüttlerJohann Crüger / Ludwig Güttler / Blechbläserensemble Ludwig Güttler
Cantate Domino canticum novumHans Leo Hassler / Voices of Ascension Chorus / Dennis Keene
Christ lag in TodesbandenJohann Walter / Harmonia Recorder Ensemble

Albums

The most popular albums in the German Renaissance genre.
Praetorius: Dances From TerpsichoreMichael Praetorius / Westra Aros Pipers
1998
Peaceful Christmas - Warming Tunes for the Festive SeasonJohann Sebastian Bach / Benjamin Britten / Heinrich Schütz & 1 more
2023
Alle Jahre wieder. Melodien für die WeihnachtszeitChristine Busch / Friedrich Silcher / Kay Johannsen & 12 more
2013
Heinrich Schütz: Geistliche Chor-Music 1648 (Complete Recording Vol. 1)Heinrich Schütz / Cappella Sagittariana Dresden / Dresdner Kammerchor & 1 more
2007
Scheidt: Complete Organ Works, Vol. 5Samuel Scheidt / Christoph Lehmann
2011
Kapsberger: La VillanellaGiovanni Girolamo Kapsberger / L'Arpeggiata / Christina Pluhar & 2 more
2000
Christmas Vespers at Westminster CathedralWestminster Cathedral Choir / Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck / Matthew Martin & 6 more
2006
Bach; Brahms; Mauersberger; SchützPeter Schreier / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Rudolf Mauersberger & 8 more
2022
Selle: Johannespassion (Fassung mit Intermedien)Thomas Selle / Göttinger Barockchor / Göttinger Barockorchester & 1 more
2023
Sacred Treasures of Christmas: Music for Christmas, Epiphany & CandlemasLondon Oratory Schola Cantorum / Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck / Charles Cole & 12 more
2020

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PassacagliaGiovanni Girolamo Kapsberger / Constantinople
2:58
Hört zu und seid getrost sehrLeonhard Schröter / Instrumentalensemble der ARCHIV Produktion / Knabenchor Hannover
3:08
Historia der Auferstehung Jesu Christi, SWV 50: I. Introitus. Die Auferstehung unsers Herren Jesu ChristiHeinrich Schütz / Margret Baumgartl / Karina Müller & 7 more
1:04
Dixit Maria ad angelumHans Leo Hassler / The Cambridge Singers / John Rutter
2:20
III. Joseph Is Well Married: Joseph, lieber Joseph meinJohann Walter / Boston Camerata / Joel Cohen
1:19
Magnificat Quinti ToniHieronymus Praetorius / Voces8
6:23
O Freude über FreudJohannes Eccard / Dresdner Kreuzchor / Martin Flämig
4:46
Libro I d'intavolatura di lauto: Toccata No. 7Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger / Konrad Junghanel
2:40
Übers Gebirg Maria gehtJohannes Eccard / Augsburger Domsingknaben / Reinhard Kammler
2:31
Vom Himmel hochJohann Hermann Schein / Thomanerchor Leipzig / Thomas Neumann & 1 more
2:29
Skak - Frolich geschrai so well wir machenOswald von Wolkenstein / Ensemble Leones / Els Janssens-Vanmunster & 1 more
1:13
Joseph, lieber Joseph meinHieronymus Praetorius / Voces8
1:55
Es fügt sich: Movements I-IIIOswald von Wolkenstein / Andreas Scholl / Shield of Harmony & 1 more
6:32
Freut euch, ihr lieben Christen - Arr. for Brass QuintetLeonhard Schröter / Leonard Schröter / Harmonic Brass
1:21

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