Easter is almost upon us. Christians have been commemorating the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ and at Easter they will celebrate his resurrection. Many composers used biblical texts describing the suffering for their music. Today, we can listen to a variety of this Passion music.
Joachim von Burck (1546 – 1610)
1 Die deutsche Passion nach Johannes
Haru Kitamaki, organ; Vox Luminis conducted by Lionel Meunier
(CD: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott : Luther and the music of the Reformation. Ricercar RIC 376, 2017)
Johannes Tinctoris (ca 1435 – 1511)
2 Lamentatio Jeremiae
Voces Aequales
(CD: Beatissima Beatrix 1508-2008 : Works by Tinctoris & Stokem. Hungaroton HCD 32583, 2008)
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548 – 1611)
3 Responsories of the mattins for Maundy Thursday
I Fagiolini conducted by Robert Hollingworth
(CD: Tomás Luis de Victoria – Tenebrae Responsories. Coro COR16204, 2024)
Josquin des Prez (1450 – 1521)
4 Stabat Mater
In addition: Entré je suis
Cantica Symphonia conducted by Giuseppe Maletto
(CD: Josquin Desprez – Stabat mater : Marian motets and instrumental songs. Glossa GCD P31909, 2020)
Image: Detail of engraving ‘Christus aan het kruis’ by Arnold de Jode (1638 – na 1667) after a painting of Anthony van Dyck (1599 – 1641). (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
