Various Composers - A German Spirit (Margaretha Consort)

Information

1. Thomas Selle - Veni Sancte Spiritus
2. Samuel Scheidt - Cantiones sacrae: Komm, Heiliger Geist, SSWV 38
3. Anonymous - Nû biten wir den Heiligen Geist
4. Andreas Hakenberger - Spiritus Domini replevit
5. Caspar Textorius - Veni Creator Spiritus
6. Sietze de Vries - O lux beata Trinitas
7. Hans Leo Haßler - Hodie completi sunt dies Pentecostes
8. Nicolaus Bruhns - O werter Heiliger Geist
9. Thomas Selle - Wir gläuben an den Heiligen Geist
10. Johann Pachelbel - Nun danket alle Gott
11. Dietrich Buxtehude - O lux beata, Trinitas et principalis, BuxWV 89
12. Johannes Eccard - Der Heilig Geist vom Himmel kam
13. Michael Praetorius - Teutsch Et in terra a 6 "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr"
14. Christoph Demantius - Deo dicamus gratias

Margaretha Consort

Marit Broekroelofs, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Naxos

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"German Spirit" by the Margaretha Consort offers a compelling exploration of Baroque music dedicated to Pentecost and Trinity, a distinctly underrepresented segment of the era's sacred repertoire compared to Christmas and Easter. Completing a trilogy alongside "German Christmas" (2018) and "German Passion" (2023), this release brings together a curated anthology that highlights the subtle, rare richness of these feast days. Rather than serving as a static historical reconstruction, the recording bridges past and present by blending rigorous historical awareness with artistic creativity, breathing fresh, contemporary life into centuries-old spiritual heritage and transforming forgotten sacred works into a vibrant musical experience.

Founded in 2009 by Marit Broekroelofs, the Netherlands-based early music ensemble Margaretha Consort has established itself as an outstanding collective recognized for its stylistic mastery, deep expertise, and expressive performances. The ensemble is celebrated for combining technical precision with a shared artistic vision rooted in mutual trust and sensitivity. Beyond their technical excellence, the musicians excel at crafting dramaturgically compelling, varied, and well-researched programs. By blending a keen sense of historical context and stylistic authenticity with an intense, captivating joy of performance, the Margaretha Consort delivers dynamic, fresh interpretations that bring early music to life for contemporary audiences.