Choralis Constantinus 1508. Heinrich Isaac in Konstanz Ensemble cantissimo & Markus Utz

• Heinrich Isaac (1450 - 1517):
• 1 Isaac: Puer natus est nobis 04:19
• 2 Isaac: Dies sanctificatus 02:56
• 3 Isaac: Natus ante saecula 06:09
• 4 Isaac: Viderunt omnes 01:03
• 5 Isaac: Vidimus Stellam 02:24
• 6 Isaac: Presponsum accepit Simeon 01:41
• 7 Isaac: Rorate Coeli 03:39
• 8 Isaac: Ave Maria 07:30
• 9 Isaac: Magnificat 02:45
• 10 Isaac: Resurrexi Domini 06:39
• 11 Isaac: Haec Dies 01:46
• 12 Isaac: Pascha Nostrum 02:06
• 13 Isaac: Viri Galilei 03:18
• 14 Isaac: Dominus in Sina 01:49
• 15 Isaac: Spiritus Domini 04:33
• 16 Isaac: Veni sancte Spiritus 02:13
• 17 Isaac: Sacerdotes tui Domini 04:18
• 18 Isaac: Ecce sacerdos 02:34
• Total Runtime 01:01:42

Info for Choralis Constantinus 1508. Heinrich Isaac in Konstanz

The Choralis Constantinus is one of the most important motet collections of the Renaissance period. Heinrich Isaac wrote it during 1508 to a commission from the chapter of Constance Cathedral. A large number of the total of 375 motets are now largely unknown. ensemble cantissimo has worked intensively on the collection for several years. Under conductor Markus Utz, the singers present a selection of festive motets on this album – an impressive testament to the first musical golden age of the Renaissance. A magnificent rediscovery!



Iris-Anna Deckert, soprano
Korneel van Neste, alto
Philipp Claßen, tenor
Israel Martins dos Reis, bass
Ensemble cantissimo
Concerto Dell'Ombra
Markus Utz, conductor

Markus Utz
is Professor of Conducting and Choral Conducting at the Zürich University of the Arts. From 2001 to 2008 he was closely involved in the church music scene as regional Kantor and Music Director at the Cathedral in Constance. Before this, his studies took him to Munich, Detmold and Stockholm, to Gerhard Weinberger, Anders Eby and Eric Ericson. As well as successes in competitions as an organist, as a conductor he held scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service and the Scandinavian Bach Academy under Sir Andrew Parrot. In 2003, he was a finalist in the Eric Ericson Award. With his sensitive and subtle, distinctive interpretations and his striving for an exceptionally refined sound, he has come to be regarded as one of the top choral directors in Europe. As well as his professorial duties, he is in great demand as a jury member, course leader and guest conductor of distinguished choirs.

Ensemble cantissimo
Founded in 1994, ensemble cantissimo is one of the most sought-after vocal ensembles in the German-speaking world. The name speaks for itself: “cantissimo” is synonymous with a cappella singing. And from the very beginning the group’s main interest has been in the incredible range of music beyond the mainstream repertoire. With its distinctive interpretations and exciting choice of programmes, the choir, with singers from Germany and Switzerland, conducted by Markus Utz, has thrilled audiences and critics alike. Regular invitations to leading music festivals and a close collaboration with radio stations reflect the high regard the ensemble’s vocal artistry is held in.

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