• Heinrich Schütz: The Complete Narrative Works

         Dacapo 2011

    This box set presents the complete narrative works (historiae) of Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) in the acclaimed new recordings featuring Ars Nova Copenhagen conducted by Paul Hillier. The engaging account of the six stories of Christmas, Passion and Resurrection in Schütz’ sublime Baroque settings is presented along with authoritative notes and the conductor’s own commentaries.

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  • A Bridge of Dreams. Music from the Pasific Rim

         Ars Nova Records 2011

    Scintilating vocal music from the Pasific Rim featuring composers and poets from China, Japan, California, New Zealand, and Australia...and one ancient Anglo-Saxon Seafarer. Unusual and lovely music sung Ars Nova Copenhagen and concuctor Paul Hilllier, and with the early harp virtuoso Andrew Lawrence-King.

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  • Heinrich Schütz: Matthæus-Passion

         Dacapo 2011

    Ars Nova Copenhagen and Paul Hillier here present the fourth recording in a series devoted to the narrative works (Historia) of Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672). The Danish vocal ensemble thus celebrate Denmark’s proud connection with this German master who was appointed Kapellmeister to King Christian IV and worked at the Danish court for two periods over the course of eleven years. The cover illustrations show reliefs in beaten metal by Karl Schmidt-Rott luff (1884-1976), a member of the Die Brücke group founded in 1905 in Dresden – a city with which Schütz himself was closely associated.

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  • The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen

         Dacapo 2010

    For Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen (b.1932) simplicity is a rule of life. In his music he has developed this simplicity into an idiom with unexpected antitheses, one that allows provocation to live side by side with purity, cynicism and ecstasy. This CD presents six of his most important choral works, four of which in world première recordings. Ars Nova Copenhagen and their conductor, Paul Hillier, enjoy a longstanding friendship with Gudmundsen-Holmgreen - a unique composer who has made a very special contribution to the international repertoire of choral music.

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  • Heinrich Schütz: Johannes-Passion; Die Sieben Worte

         Dacapo 2009

     Ars Nova Copenhagen and Paul Hillier here present the third recording in a series devoted to the narrative works (Historia) of Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672). The Danish vocal ensemble thus celebrate Denmark's proud connection with this German master who worked at the Danish court for two periods over the course of eleven years. 

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  • Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie, Auferstehungshistorie

         Dacapo 2009

    Ars Nova Copenhagen and Paul Hillier here present the second recording in a series devoted to the narrative works (Historia) of Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672). The Danish vocal ensemble thus celebrate Denmark's proud connection with this German master who worked at the Danish court for two periods over the course of eleven years. 

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  • David Lang: The little Match Girl Passion (Grammy winning)

         Harmonia Mundi 2009

    Grammy Winner 2010!! 

    The title piece of this Grammy winning CD was awarded the Pulitzer Price and was recorded by Paul Hillier's Theatre of Voices. The remaining 4 pieces were recorded by Ars Nova  – including 'For Love is Strong' which was written especailly for Ars Nova and the recording.

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  • Heinrich Schütz: Lukas-Passion

         Dacapo 2009

    Ars Nova Copenhagen and Paul Hillier here presents the first CD of four in a planned recroding of the complete narrative works by Heinrich Schütz' (1585-1672). The planned recordings are Johannes-Passion, Mathæus-Passion, Christmas Oratorio, The seven last Words and the Resurrection History.

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  • Taverner & Tudor Music II

         Gloria tibi Trinitas Ars Nova Records 2008

    This second cd of English Tudor music focuses on John Taverners mass Gloria Tibi Trinitas, one of the true masterpieces of Tudor church music. The mass is surrounded (and interrupted) by pieces by a.o. White, Byrd og Tallis - not to forget the brilliant Magnificat Regale by Fayrfax.

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  • Svend Nielsen: Butterfly Valley

         Dacapo 2007

    Svend Nielsen (b. 1937) is an important voice in Danish music. This CD presents his most important vocal work, Sommerfugledalen (Butterfly Valley), a setting of the famous sonet cycle by Inger Christensen. This is truely poetic chamber music and an emotional tour de force – a master piece in Danish contemporary music.

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