Matthias Weckmann: Complete organ works Léon Berben

• Matthias Weckmann (1616 - 1674):
• 1Weckmann: Praeambulum Primi Toni a 503:34
• 2Weckmann: Fuga04:48
• 3Weckmann: Canzon in G03:20
• Gott seÿ gelobet und gebenedeyet:
• 4Weckmann: Gott seÿ gelobet und gebenedeyet: I. Primus Versus02:45
• 5Weckmann: Gott seÿ gelobet und gebenedeyet: II. Secundus Versus03:58
• Matthias Weckmann:
• 6Weckmann: Toccata in e03:50
• 7Weckmann: Canzona in d03:14
• Ach wir armen Sünder:
• 8Weckmann: Ach wir armen Sünder: I. Primus Versus01:28
• 9Weckmann: Ach wir armen Sünder: II. Secundus Versus02:23
• 10Weckmann: Ach wir armen Sünder: III. Tertius Versus02:07
• Matthias Weckmann:
• 11Weckmann: Fantasia Ex D04:05
• Komm heiliger Geist, Herre Gott:
• 12Weckmann: Komm heiliger Geist, Herre Gott: I. Primus Versus02:23
• 13Weckmann: Komm heiliger Geist, Herre Gott: II. Secundus Versus03:40
• 14Weckmann: Komm heiliger Geist, Herre Gott: III. Tertius Versus03:05
• Matthias Weckmann:
• 15Weckmann: Canzona in c05:12
• Nun freut Euch lieben Christen Gemein:
• 16Weckmann: Nun freut Euch lieben Christen Gemein: I. Primus Versus02:19
• 17Weckmann: Nun freut Euch lieben Christen Gemein: II. Secundus Versus02:17
• 18Weckmann: Nun freut Euch lieben Christen Gemein: III. Tertius Versus02:24
• Matthias Weckmann:
• 19Weckmann: Toccata Dal 12 Tuono03:46
• 20Weckmann: Canzon del istesso tono02:08
• 21Weckmann: Toccata vel Praeludium Primi Toni02:25
• Magnificat:
• 22Weckmann: Magnificat: I. Primus Versus01:16
• 23Weckmann: Magnificat: II. Secundus Versus02:15
• 24Weckmann: Magnificat: III. Tertius Versus02:13
• 25Weckmann: Magnificat: IV. Quartus Versus01:17
• Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ:
• 26Weckmann: Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ: I. Primus Versus01:31
• 27Weckmann: Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ: II. Secundus Versu01:16
• 28Weckmann: Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ: III. Tertius Versus01:01
• Matthias Weckmann:
• 29Weckmann: Canzon in C03:09
• Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ:
• 30Weckmann: Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ: I. Primus Versus (Extended Version)01:29
• 31Weckmann: Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ: II. Secundus Versus (Extended Version)06:36
• 32Weckmann: Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ: III. Tertius Versus (Extended Version)02:07
• 33Weckmann: Gelobet seystu Jesu Christ: IV. Quartus Versus (Extended Version)01:19
• O Lux Beata Trinitas:
• 34Weckmann: O Lux Beata Trinitas: I. Primus Versus03:24
• 35Weckmann: O Lux Beata Trinitas: II. Secundus Versus02:13
• 36Weckmann: O Lux Beata Trinitas: III. Tertius Versus02:17
• 37Weckmann: O Lux Beata Trinitas: IV. Quartus Versus08:14
• 38Weckmann: O Lux Beata Trinitas: V. Quintus Versus06:54
• 39Weckmann: O Lux Beata Trinitas: VI. Sextus Versus02:40
• Matthias Weckmann:
• 40Weckmann: Toccata ex D04:11
• Es ist das Heÿl uns kommen her:
• 41Weckmann: Es ist das Heÿl uns kommen her: I. Primus Versus03:48
• 42Weckmann: Es ist das Heÿl uns kommen her: II. Secundus Versus02:16
• 43Weckmann: Es ist das Heÿl uns kommen her: III. Tertius Versus03:37
• 44Weckmann: Es ist das Heÿl uns kommen her: IV. Quartus Versus02:07
• 45Weckmann: Es ist das Heÿl uns kommen her: V. Quintus Versus02:33
• 46Weckmann: Es ist das Heÿl uns kommen her: VI. Sextus Versus11:24
• 47Weckmann: Es ist das Heÿl uns kommen her: VII. Ultimus Versus04:11
• Total Runtime02:30:29

Info for Matthias Weckmann: Complete organ works

For the first time Matthias Weckmann's complete organ works have now been recorded on instruments from the early 17th century and thus on truly appropriate organs. The choice of the Stellwagen organ in the Jakobikirche in Lübeck and the Scherer organ in the Stephanuskirche in Tangermünde make this recording a real highlight.

Léon Berben has chosen to play two of the most famous early baroque organs in Germany for his complete recording (double SACD) of all organ works by Matthias Weckmann: the Hans Scherer organ (1624) in the Stephanuskirche in Tangermünde and the Friedrich Stellwagen organ (1636) in the Jakobikirche in Lübeck. Both instruments are wonderfully preserved and have been restored in an exemplary manner. They are stylistically ideally suited to the organ works of Heinrich Schütz' pupil Matthias Weckmann. Léon Berben once again bears witness to his profound knowledge of early baroque playing techniques and ornamentation and elicits authentic sounds from a bygone era. The colourfulness of his art of registration makes the works sound as if they were performed by a baroque instrumental ensemble.

Léon Berben, organ (Luebeck, St. Jakobi; Tangermünde, St. Stephanuskirche)

Léon Berben
Whether as organist or harpsichordist, Léon Berben can be considered a master in his field

His extensive knowledge of music history and historical performance practice make him one of the leading figures within his generation of the early music world.

His repertoire embraces keyboard music from 1550 to 1790. He is the co-author of various articles in Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. His interpretations are given special weight by intensive study of the sources, and constant research work, and his solo recordings on historic instruments have received great critical acclaim, winning several awards including the Diapason d’Or, the Choc du Monde de la Musique, as well as the Quarterly German Record Critics’ Award.

Léon Berben was born in 1970 in Heerlen, The Netherlands, and lives in Cologne. He gained his solo diploma in organ and harpsichord in Amsterdam and The Hague, studying with Gustav Leonhardt (whose last student he was), Rienk Jiskoot, Ton Koopman and Tini Mathot. He was the harpsichordist for Musica Antiqua Köln (Reinhard Goebel) from 2000, with whom he performed throughout Europe, Asia and North and South America, and recorded many CDs with Deutsche Grammophon Archiv Produktion. Since the dissolution of the ensemble in 2006, he has pursued a solo career, appearing regularly in the most prestigious international festivals such as Klavier-Festival Ruhr, Internationaal Orgelfestival Haarlem, Schleswig- Holstein Musik Festival, Bodenseefestival, Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht, Rheingau Musikfestival, Festival de Saintes, Lucerne Festival, and the Festival de Música Antiga de Barcelona.

He is a regular partner of Concerto Melante, a chamber music ensemble of the Berliner Philharmoniker.

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