Georg Poplutz - Der Herr Ist Auferstanden (CD)

Christoph Graupner was one of the most important composers in Germany during his lifetime. In the competition for the position of Leipzig's Thomaskantor, he was second only to Telemann and ahead of Bach. However, his employer, Landgrave Ernst Ludwig, did not let him go. So he remained as court kapellmeister in Darmstadt and in the end held the position for over 50 years! Time enough to create an enormous oeuvre, at the center of which are over 1400 cantatas. Countertenor Franz Vitzthum and tenor Georg Poplutz have selected solo arias and duets for their voices from this fund, focusing on cantatas for Easter and the Easter season. These cantatas radiate great confidence and hope, which Graupner's translates into his very modern and forward-looking galant style. The Main Baroque Orchestra complements the vocal program with an overture in C minor and a concerto for two violins.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Duet. Der Herr Ist Auferstanden, Cantata GWV 1128/28
2. Jesus Lebt Sagt Es An, GWV 1128 / 44
3. Aria. Sollt Ich Kreuz Und Leiden Scheuen?, Sein Rat Ist Wunderbar, GWV 1136 / 23
4. Overture In C Minor, GWV 413
5. Mein Freudenlicht hat sich verborgen, GWV 1133 / 27
6. Duet. Christi Leiden, Verfallnes Salem Gute Nacht, GWV 1129
7. Duet. Bittet, So Werdet Ihr Nehmen, Christus Ist Nicht Eingegangen, GWV 1135 / 40
8. Seid Ihr Mit Christo Auferstanden, GWV 1136 / 28
9. Concerto For 2 Violins In G Minor, GWV335
10. Auf Frohlocket Mit Vollen Chören, GWV 1136 / 25
11. Nehmet das Wort an mit Sanftmut, GWV 1134 / 23
12. Duet. Babel, Lass Den Tollen Eifer, Wär' Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit, GWV 1137 / 30