For vocal soloists (5 sopranos, 1 alto, 4 basses, 3 tenors) with string orchestra (with various continuo instruments); it also calls for a chorus of "silent angels."
Music composed primarily by Schmelzer, with collaboration from emperor Leopold I (1640-1705)
Libretto by Niccolò Minato (approximately 1630-1698)
Early-music ensembles TENET Vocal Artists and ACRONYM have joined forces to make the first commercial recording of this work by Schmelzer