MUSICDAYS VIANDEN 2026
Musiques Funèbres
Heinrich Schütz, Thomas Morley and Henry Purcell explore the themes of death and mourning in a programme combining spiritual depth, solemn restraint and powerful ceremonial music. From Schütz’s profound simplicity to Purcell’s grand Funeral Music for Queen Mary, the programme offers a moving reflection on grief, remembrance and Christian hope.
Programme
Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672)
So fahr ich hin
Selig sind die Toten
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Thomas Morley (1557–1602)
Funeral Sentences
Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
Funeral Music for Queen Mary.
The programme is complemented by several works for organ.
Performers
Ensemble Vocal du Luxembourg
Conductor: Matthias Rajczyk
Sacqueboutes du Nord – Daniel Serafini
Kammerata Luxembourg
Organ: Paul Kayser
