Knüpfer: Sacred Music

Sebastian Knüpfer is yet another Baroque composer whose reputation and popularity have been overshadowed by J S Bach. Little of Knüpfer's music has previously been transcribed from its many manuscripts, let alone published. However, in his day Knüpfer was a respected and highly sought-after composer; his compositions were admired by his contemporaries and, according to his obituary, he 'composed quotations of the Psalms and other Biblical books with such sweetness and skilfulness that he delighted even the saddest hearts, and his name is spoken with admiration not only in Leipzig but also outside'.

As we have come to expect from Robert King and his King's Consort, the performances are of the highest standard with some of the finest singers on the early music platform today.

CDH55393  78 minutes 27 seconds
GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE
CRITIC’S CHOICE, INTERNATIONAL RECORD REVIEW
‘There is no respect in which the vocal and instrumental performances or the recording fail to do justice to a composer whose revival is long overdue. I strongly recommend you to discover this for you ...
‘Thrilling to the senses. This is an auspicious continuation of a series which deserves to do very well indeed’ (BBC Music Magazine)
‘Performances are excellent. Highly recommended’ (Early Music Review)