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Topic: Heinrich Isaac (1450-1517): „Herr Gott, lass dich erbarmen” PIANOTEQ

Heinrich Isaac, known as Arrigo il Tedesco, also known as Ysaac, Ysaak, Henricus, and Arrigo d'Ugo, was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is known for his profound influence on the development of music in Germany. He was born in Flanders but spent most of his life in Italy.
"Herr Gott, lass dich erbarmen" ("Lord God, have mercy") is a German Renaissance hymn (often associated with the melody "O Welt, ich muss dich lassen" or "Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen"). It was first published as a choral piece by the Franco-Flemish composer Heinrich Isaac; the melody was likely written by him.

https://youtu.be/EkPH2BBvz4Q?si=a4G_CU0VzaeDm6Ph

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Re: Heinrich Isaac (1450-1517): „Herr Gott, lass dich erbarmen” PIANOTEQ

rumburak wrote:

Heinrich Isaac, known as Arrigo il Tedesco, also known as Ysaac, Ysaak, Henricus, and Arrigo d'Ugo, was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is known for his profound influence on the development of music in Germany. He was born in Flanders but spent most of his life in Italy.
"Herr Gott, lass dich erbarmen" ("Lord God, have mercy") is a German Renaissance hymn (often associated with the melody "O Welt, ich muss dich lassen" or "Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen"). It was first published as a choral piece by the Franco-Flemish composer Heinrich Isaac; the melody was likely written by him.

https://youtu.be/EkPH2BBvz4Q?si=a4G_CU0VzaeDm6Ph

Dear Piotr,

Such a refined and expressive performance!
The organ registration brings out the noble, introspective tone of Isaac's counterpoint perfectly.
Very peaceful to listen to.
Greetings from Italy
Carmelo

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Re: Heinrich Isaac (1450-1517): „Herr Gott, lass dich erbarmen” PIANOTEQ

Hello Piotr,
An exciting composition and a lovely interpretation. I’m always delighted when compositions by composers I’m not familiar with are featured.
Best regards,
J. Unruh