Johann David Heinichen: German Sacred Cantatas Johann David Heinichen studied law in Leipzig, became associated with Telemann's circle, and, just as he, attracted so much attention with his Protestant sacred music that a trip to Italy lasting several years was granted to him to further broaden his musical horizons. In 1716, he was ultimately appointed court conductor at the Dresden court of August the Strong – a position that Johann Sebastian Bach, two years his junior, would have been pleased to obtain. The works on this recording include Heinichen's "Protestant" creative period, where more than two dozen German sacred cantatas of colorful design and expression have survived – from serious chorale movements to lyrical and picturesque settings that are not always completely "devotional".
“…The performers on this CD appreciate the value of Johann David Heinichen's early Lutheran works; with their sensitive interpretation they demonstrate a musical attitude that ensures a varied and stylistically accurate presentation of his diverse sacred music.”
Detmar Huchting – klassik-heute.de – 17 June 2024
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