Guard of The Battlement : Bauml / Capella de la Torre, Visse

The Guard on the Battlement - Michael Praetorius, Samuel Scheidt

Michael Praetorius:
Jubilate Deo 1 pars
Jubilate Deo 2 pars
Laudate Dominum
Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist
Benedicamus Domino
Fundamenta tenet mundi
Passamezzo
Gagliarda
Exsultemus adiutori
Salve Regina
Salve Rex noster
Peccavi
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme

Samuel Scheidt:
Canzon Est-ce Mars que je vois
Gagliarda la Battaglia

Dominique Visse (alto)
Capella de la Torre
Katharina Bauml (conductor)

Recorded 07/2008
SACD Hybrid
CD STEREO/ SACD STEREO/ SACD SURROUND

In the early 17th Century the 'Guard of the Battlement' was not only the watchman but more like the Town Piper as he had to communicate with his fellow guardians by acoustic signals. Town councils soon realized that these talents could be used for prestige purposes. This boosted the reputation of the town pipers along with prominent musicians of the day such as Praetorius and Scheidt. This recording demonstrates the spectacular sound effects and expertise of these fine musicians. Capella de la Torre on period instruments bring to life this exciting music.