Melchior Franck (1579-1639) was an important German composer of the early 17th century. His works, influenced by Italian and Dutch music, are known for their masterful command of polyphony and artful settings of liturgical texts, often with impressive instrumentation. The collection "Melodiae Sacrae" is an outstanding example of Franck's compositional skills.
Cantus Thuringia has already received rave reviews for their first album of world premiere recordings by Melchior Franck for Deutsche Harmonia Mundi. RBB Kultur describes the album as "a captivating recording of this fantastic music."
The new album by Cantus Thuringia presents a carefully selected collection of motets by Melchior Franck, focusing on themes such as creation, praise, John the Baptist, the Immaculate Conception and the birth of Jesus. With this recording, the ensemble demonstrates the impressive variety and richness of Franck's music, which captivates with its polyphonic sophistication and spiritual depth.
