The Art of Dying – Ars moriendi

CD album cover 'The Art of Dying – Ars moriendi' (GEN 22800) with Ensemble il capriccio, Franz Vitzthum

GEN 22800 EAN: 4260036258004

4.11.2022 18.90 €

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During the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, death was part of everyday life. The ensemble il capriccio and the countertenor Franz Vitzthum offer the Thomaskantor's musical perspective on life and death on their new GENUIN CD. The texts of the recorded arias and chorale arrangements by Bach deal with death, eternity and the promise of eternal life. The musicians juxtapose the works, some of which have been carefully arranged, with selected sections from the Art of Fugue. The result is an artistic and moving musical tapestry, interpreted by Franz Vitzthum and the ensemble il capriccio with intensity and sensitivity.




MusicWeb International
"I have very much enjoyed this disc and Bach lovers should not miss it." Review by Johan van Veen from 24 April 2023

NDR
"How Vitzthum and the members of Il Capriccio immerse themselves in the pieces and explore their emotional substance is deeply touching."
The CD will be presented by Marcus Stäbler on the program "Musica" on April 7 2023.

Ensemble il capriccio
Franz Vitzthum Counter tenor

link to PDF booklet


During the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, death was part of everyday life. The ensemble il capriccio and the countertenor Franz Vitzthum offer the Thomaskantor's musical perspective on life and death on their new GENUIN CD. The texts of the recorded arias and chorale arrangements by Bach deal with death, eternity and the promise of eternal life. The musicians juxtapose the works, some of which have been carefully arranged, with selected sections from the Art of Fugue. The result is an artistic and moving musical tapestry, interpreted by Franz Vitzthum and the ensemble il capriccio with intensity and sensitivity.




MusicWeb International
"I have very much enjoyed this disc and Bach lovers should not miss it." Review by Johan van Veen from 24 April 2023

NDR
"How Vitzthum and the members of Il Capriccio immerse themselves in the pieces and explore their emotional substance is deeply touching."
The CD will be presented by Marcus Stäbler on the program "Musica" on April 7 2023.

link to PDF booklet


During the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, death was part of everyday life. The ensemble il capriccio and the countertenor Franz Vitzthum offer the Thomaskantor's musical perspective on life and death on their new GENUIN CD. The texts of the recorded arias and chorale arrangements by Bach deal with death, eternity and the promise of eternal life. The musicians juxtapose the works, some of which have been carefully arranged, with selected sections from the Art of Fugue. The result is an artistic and moving musical tapestry, interpreted by Franz Vitzthum and the ensemble il capriccio with intensity and sensitivity.




MusicWeb International
"I have very much enjoyed this disc and Bach lovers should not miss it." Review by Johan van Veen from 24 April 2023

NDR
"How Vitzthum and the members of Il Capriccio immerse themselves in the pieces and explore their emotional substance is deeply touching."
The CD will be presented by Marcus Stäbler on the program "Musica" on April 7 2023.