Heinrich Isaac (also Henricus, Arrigo d'Ugo, and Arrigo il Tedesco) (around… Read Full Bio ↴Heinrich Isaac (also Henricus, Arrigo d'Ugo, and Arrigo il Tedesco) (around 1450 – 26 March 1517) was a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He is regarded as one of the most significant contemporaries of Josquin Desprez, and had an especially large influence on the subsequent development of music in Germany.
Little is known about Isaac's early life, but it is probable that he was born in Flanders. It is known that he was writing music by the mid 1470s, and the first documentary reference to him is from 1484, when he was court composer at Innsbruck. The following year, he entered the service of Lorenzo de' Medici at Florence, where he was organist, choir master, and teacher to Lorenzo's children; he assumed this post on the death of Antonio Squarcialupi. One of his students in Florence was the future Pope Leo X. In 1494, the Medici were banished from Florence; the era of Savonarola was beginning, and Isaac was left to find employment elsewhere. However, he had married a Florentine and so maintained a household there throughout the remainder of his life.
By 1497, Isaac was in the employ of Emperor Maximilian I. He travelled widely in Germany, and is credited with having a big influence on German composers of the time. In 1502, he returned to Italy, going to Florence and then Ferrara, where he competed with Josquin for employment: a famous letter from the agent of the d'Este family compared the two composers, saying that "Isaac is of a better nature than Josquin, and while it is true that Josquin is a better composer, he only composes when he wants to, and not when asked; Isaac will compose when you want him to."
Isaac returned to Florence in 1514, and died there in 1517.
Isaac composed a wide variety of music, including masses, motets, German and Italian songs and instrumental music. He was one of the most prolific composers of his time, but his work has been largely neglected in favour of Josquin (although the composer Anton Webern wrote his thesis on Isaac). His best known work is probably the lied Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen, of which he made at least two versions. It is possible, however, that the melody itself is not by Isaac, and only the setting is original. The same melody was later used as the theme for the Lutheran chorale O Welt, ich muss dich lassen, which was the basis of works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms.
Isaac is held in high regard for his Choralis Constantinus. It is a huge anthology of over 450 chant-based polyphonic motets for the Proper of the Mass. It had its origins in a commission that Isaac received from the Cathedral in Konstanz, Germany in April of 1508 to set many of the Propers unique to the local liturgy. Isaac was in Konstanz because Maximilian had called a meeting of the Reichstag (German Parliament of nobles) there and Isaac was on hand to provide music for the Imperial court chapel choir. After the deaths of both Maximilian and Isaac, Ludwig Senfl, who had been Isaac's pupil as a member of the Imperial court choir, gathered all the Isaac settings of the Proper and placed them into liturgical order for the church year. But the anthology was not published until 1555, after Senfl's death by which time the reforms of the Council of Trent had made many of the texts obsolete. The motets remain some of the finest examples of chant-based Renaissance polyphony in existence.
The influence of Isaac was especially profound in Germany, since he was the first significant master of the Franco-Flemish polyphonic style who both lived there, and whose music was widely distributed there. It was through him that the polyphonic style of the Netherlanders became widely accepted in Germany, making possible the further development of contrapuntal music there.
Little is known about Isaac's early life, but it is probable that he was born in Flanders. It is known that he was writing music by the mid 1470s, and the first documentary reference to him is from 1484, when he was court composer at Innsbruck. The following year, he entered the service of Lorenzo de' Medici at Florence, where he was organist, choir master, and teacher to Lorenzo's children; he assumed this post on the death of Antonio Squarcialupi. One of his students in Florence was the future Pope Leo X. In 1494, the Medici were banished from Florence; the era of Savonarola was beginning, and Isaac was left to find employment elsewhere. However, he had married a Florentine and so maintained a household there throughout the remainder of his life.
By 1497, Isaac was in the employ of Emperor Maximilian I. He travelled widely in Germany, and is credited with having a big influence on German composers of the time. In 1502, he returned to Italy, going to Florence and then Ferrara, where he competed with Josquin for employment: a famous letter from the agent of the d'Este family compared the two composers, saying that "Isaac is of a better nature than Josquin, and while it is true that Josquin is a better composer, he only composes when he wants to, and not when asked; Isaac will compose when you want him to."
Isaac returned to Florence in 1514, and died there in 1517.
Isaac composed a wide variety of music, including masses, motets, German and Italian songs and instrumental music. He was one of the most prolific composers of his time, but his work has been largely neglected in favour of Josquin (although the composer Anton Webern wrote his thesis on Isaac). His best known work is probably the lied Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen, of which he made at least two versions. It is possible, however, that the melody itself is not by Isaac, and only the setting is original. The same melody was later used as the theme for the Lutheran chorale O Welt, ich muss dich lassen, which was the basis of works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms.
Isaac is held in high regard for his Choralis Constantinus. It is a huge anthology of over 450 chant-based polyphonic motets for the Proper of the Mass. It had its origins in a commission that Isaac received from the Cathedral in Konstanz, Germany in April of 1508 to set many of the Propers unique to the local liturgy. Isaac was in Konstanz because Maximilian had called a meeting of the Reichstag (German Parliament of nobles) there and Isaac was on hand to provide music for the Imperial court chapel choir. After the deaths of both Maximilian and Isaac, Ludwig Senfl, who had been Isaac's pupil as a member of the Imperial court choir, gathered all the Isaac settings of the Proper and placed them into liturgical order for the church year. But the anthology was not published until 1555, after Senfl's death by which time the reforms of the Council of Trent had made many of the texts obsolete. The motets remain some of the finest examples of chant-based Renaissance polyphony in existence.
The influence of Isaac was especially profound in Germany, since he was the first significant master of the Franco-Flemish polyphonic style who both lived there, and whose music was widely distributed there. It was through him that the polyphonic style of the Netherlanders became widely accepted in Germany, making possible the further development of contrapuntal music there.
Kyrie
Heinrich Isaac Lyrics
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Choir Of Kings College Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.…
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Christopher Walker Finjo ser invisível Pra não ter que te encarar Afogo na pisc…
Collegium Cantorum Kyrie eleison Criste eleison Kyrie eleison Senhor, tem pied…
Coro Arquidiocesano de Santa Fe De la Vera Cruz Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison. Christe, e…
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Dominikański Ośrodek Liturgiczny Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison…
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Egidius Kwartet & College Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.…
Eli-Eri Moura Kyrie Gud fader, all som høyeste trøst Du est vår glede…
Erik Tilling Kyrie Kyrie Eleison Eleison Kyrie Kyrie Eleison Eleison Kris…
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Four Shadow Kyrie Eleison... Kyrie Eleison... Kyrie... The wind blows h…
Franco Battiato Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison Kyrie eleison Christe ele…
Friar Alessandro London Studio Orchestra Sally Herbert & Coro Te alabamos señor tus nos das agua viva, señor ten…
Frode Fjellheim Kyrie eleison, Kyjrie elejsån Jubmel Aehtjie aarmodh Kriste …
Fundacja Dominikański Ośrodek Liturgiczny Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison…
Garmarna Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison…
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Hangad PRIEST: You raise the dead to life in the spi –…
Heinrich-Isaac-Ensemble Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison.…
Hortus Musicus Kyrie Eleison, Kyrie Eleison, Kyrie The Wind Blows Hard Agai…
I Muvrini Kyrie Kyrie eleison kyrie Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison …
II. 10 seconds left on the clock and we down by…
Istvánffy Chamber Choir Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison.…
J. Roscoe Ginoo, kaloy-i kami Ginoo, kaloy-i kami Kristo o Kristo, kal…
Jedi Noordegraaf Voor wie niet meer durft te dromen. Voor wie nergens thuis…
John La Barbera Big Band Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison Kyrie The wind blows hard again…
John Michael Talbot Kyrie, eleison Kyrie, eleison Lord, Lord, have mercy Ch…
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Liva Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine Et lux perpetua luceat ei…
London Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra Classical Sacred…
Majdia & KnifePrty Aye i mean this Back in hell for no reason Welcome back…
Malignus Youth The seasons change and so must we As people in a…
Marina There is a place and time Where we all learn…
Mats Eilertsen Trio/Trio Mediaeval Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Lord, have …
Matt Maher Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison (Kyrie eleison…
Maximianno Cobra - Europa Philharmonia Choir & Orchestra Classical Sacred…
Mensageiros do Espírito Kyrie, kyrie Eleison Criste, Criste, Criste Ele…
Mercedes Sosa Señor, ten piedad de nosotros Señor, ten piedad de nosotros…
Monks & Nuns of Prinknash & Stanbrook Abbeys "Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Lord, have mercy Christ, hav…
Mozart J.E. Gardiner Kyrie Numba Leven I ain't do no wrong Tryna take me out…
Mr. Master Kyrie Eleison Kyrie Eleison Kyrie The wind blows hard again…
Münchener Brahms-Chor Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.…
Nana Mouskouri Señor ten piedad de nosotros Señor ten piedad de nosotros …
New Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra; Otto Klemperer Classical Sacred…
Nicholas Wilton Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Lord, have m…
Nodes Of Ranvier Awoke today with no new ideas But that's nothing new And as…
Noircure KYRIE I hear sounds in the distance small lasting nuances of…
Of Graves and Gods I've failed this life as it buries me, curettage, lust,…
On the Rocks Kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison, kyrie The wind blows hard agai…
Oslo Gospel Choir Aren't You the Messiah? Save yourself and us! We're punished…
Patrick Lenk Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison…
Pe. José Maurício Nunes Garcia Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.…
Philadelphia Orchestra And Chorus Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison…
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R.S.S.Orchestra; R.S.S.Capella; Cond: Valery Polyansky Classical Sacred…
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S.O.S.jp Kyrié eléison Kyrié eléison Kyrié eléison Christié eléison L…
Scottish Chamber Orchestra And Chorus Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison…
Sela Als onze dagen donker zijn U bent dichtbij U weet hoe ver…
Sheck Wes Kyrie, where's LeBron? Suck my dick! Caution, danger Caution…
SKRUK Kyrie eleison, Kyjrie elejsån Jubmel Aehtjie aarmodh Kriste …
Stuart Townend For every child who lies still beneath his mother's eyes Sh…
The Armoury Show Judy In July - looking into the sky Like a sail…
The Choir of St. Martin's Parish & The Choir of St. Mary's Parish Kyrie Eleison Kyrie Eleison Kyrie Eleison Gospodi pomiluj Go…
The English Concert & Choir - Trevor Pinnock Κύριε ύπουργέ Κύριε κύριε υπουργέ Κύριε ύπουργέ Γαμώ τα υπου…
The Monks and Chiorboys of Downside Abbey "Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Lord, have mercy Christ, hav…
The Recognitions Now about that deal And the lies you told And a dream…
The Sixteen - Harry Christophers Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.…
The W.E.S. Group Kyrie Numba Leven I ain't do no wrong Tryna take me out…
Trio Mediaeval Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Lord, have …
University of Michigan Amazin' Blue Kýrie, eléison Kýrie, eléison Kýrie, eléison Kýrie The wi…
Various Artists Kyrie Eleison, Kyrie Eleison, Kyrie The Wind Blows Hard Agai…
Vienna Chorus and Symphony Classical Sacred…
W.A. Mozart (J.E. Gardiner) Kyrie Numba Leven I ain't do no wrong Tryna take me out…
W.A.Mozart Karajan Yea, yea, yea Bitch I ball like Kyrie, Irving Hop in the…
We Invented Paris In my own shaped hole I'm sitting here eating dirt In my…
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.…
X-Ray Dog I beg you pardon The Faustian bargain Has got me talkin' thi…
Zijlstra Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison Li…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Heinrich Isaac:
Chanson: Innsbruck ich muß dich lassen Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen Ich fahr dahin mein Straßen …
Innsbruck ich muß dich lassen Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen Ich fahr dahin mein Straßen …
Innsbruck ich muss dich lassen Insbruck, ich muß dich laßen Ich far dohin mein straßen, In …
Innsbruck ich muβ dich lassen Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen Ich fahr dahin mein Straßen …
Inssbruck ich muss dich lassen Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen Ich fahr dahin mein Straßen …
Isbruck ich muss dich lassen Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen Ich fahr dahin mein Straßen …
La morra Mora baalam mohe itna pyaara lage ×2 Vo chamke chanda ko…
O Welt ich muss dich lassen Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen Ich fahr dahin mein Straßen …
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@tomgraywind
This is a beautiful Mass. Thanks for posting.
@polomokipo6000
HEINRICH ISAAC
{ PAYS-BAS BOURGUIGNONS 1450-1517 FLORENCE }
MISSA DE APOSTOLIS { KYRIE } - PETER PHILLIPS & THE TALLIS SCHOLARS. Quelle merveille voix vocales et musicale grandiose bravo, pour ce chef-d'oeuvre de HEINRICH ISAAC Eternel.