Description
Under the motto “CANTUS ET TIBIA”, singing and flute playing, the collection created by Hermann Rieth extends over three volumes, covering a broad musical spectrum. This ranges from the high Middle Ages to the Renaissance in the first volume, continues into our time in the second and is supplemented in the third volume by ten further melodies arranged for several voices.
The special feature of the instruments
Hümmelchen and Dudey, small bagpipes characterized by their soft sound carried by a drone, are at the heart of the collection “Cantus et Tibia – Expanded”. As described by Michael Praetorius in 1619, they offer a special musical experience that is suitable for solo performances as well as for ensemble playing with flutes, violins, harps, cornamuses and gems horns. Their ability to support and accompany the singing gives the songs an unmistakable character.
Foreword and musical philosophy
In his foreword, Hermann Rieth emphasizes the versatility of Hümmelchen and Dudey and their ability to enrich pieces of music from different eras and genres. The collection “Cantus et Tibia – Expanded” is the result of shared musical experiences and aims to provide musicians with a repertoire that is suitable for historical instruments of the Renaissance and Baroque periods as well as for contemporary compositions.
Extensive collection and customizations
The third volume, “Cantus et Tibia – Expanded” contains an extended selection of songs that have been specially arranged for the tuning of Hümmelchen and Dudey in C/F. To make it easier to play together, the accompaniment parts for the first six titles have been printed separately. Three bonus tracks further enrich the collection and offer new musical discoveries.
Invitation to make creative music
“Cantus et Tibia – Expanded” is an invitation to all music lovers to explore the diverse sound worlds of historical and modern music. With the detailed notations and arrangements by Hermann Rieth, making music together becomes an enriching and inspiring experience.
