BUXTEHUDE Membra Jesu Nostri Les Voix Baroques ACD2 2563 Though his works are not as widely performed, Buxtehude's genius is comparable to that of Bach's.   His 1680 Membra Jesu nostri is a remarkable cycle of seven cantatas in Latin, based on the poem Rythmica Oratio by Bernard de Clairvaux.   The text praises the body of Christ, and the cantatas are organized accordingly, with sections devoted to the feet, the knees, the hands, the side, the breast, the face and the heart.   The choral sections are performed one-per-part and feature some of Canada's most gifted soloists, including soprano Suzie LeBlanc and countertenor Matthew White. Membra Jesu nostri bears witness to a great diversity of inspiration, and represents the peak of 17th century northern German vocal music. Les Voix Baroques Suzie LeBlanc, Catherine Webster - sopranos Matthew White, alto; Pascal Charbonneau, tenor/ténor Thomas Meglioranza, bass/basse Chloe Meyers, Christopher Verrette, violins/violons Susie Napper, Margaret Little, Elin Söderström, Mélisande Corriveau, violas da gamba/violes de gambe Nicolas Lessard, violone; Sylvain Bergeron, lute/luth Alexander Weimann, organ and direction/orgue et direction PROGRAMME | PROGRAM Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) “Membra Jesu nostri” BuxWV 75   1. Cantate I :: Ad pedes     7:27   2. Cantate II :: Ad genua     7:15   3. Cantate III :: Ad manus     8:58   4. Cantate IV :: Ad latus     7:06   5. Cantate V :: Ad pectus     9.00   6. Cantate VI :: Ad cor     8:03   7. Cantate VII :: Ad faciem     6:09 ATMA Classique is distributed in Australia by Rockian Trading PO Box 44, Briar Hill, Vic, 3088, Australia Telephone +61 (0)3 9432 4149 ~ Facsimile +61 (0)3 9444 6879