Björn Schmelzer
Björn Schmelzer is a Belgian choral conductor, musicologist, and anthropologist, though he frequently crosses disciplines and incorporates many academic and creative influences in his performances of medieval music. He founded the vocal ensemble Graindelavoix in 1999, a group that explores the varieties of practices in medieval vocal repertoire. By researching the history and geography of Mediterranean traditions, Schmelzer draws on traditions found in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, specifically employing the ornamentation and styles that are documented or which still survive. He has performed as a guest conductor and given lectures, additionally writing for various publications. He was named Young Musician of the Year by the Belgian Music Press. In the process of leading Graindelavoix, Schmelzer has documented the group's activities in films, and participated in audio-visual installations. He has recorded several albums for Glossa.
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Discography
8 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Brumel: Missa et ecce terræ motus "The Earthquake Mass" (Live)
Björn Schmelzer, Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer
Classical - Released by Glossa on 16 Feb 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Josquin, the Undead: Laments, Deplorations & Dances of Death
Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer, Björn Schmelzer
Classical - Released by Glossa on 1 Oct 2021
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Tenebrae
Marius Peterson, Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer, Adrian Sîrbu, Björn Schmelzer
Classical - Released by Glossa on 17 Apr 2020
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Machaut: Messe de Nostre Dame
Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer, Björn Schmelzer
Sacred Vocal Music - Released by Glossa on 29 Apr 2016
Gramophone Editor's Choice16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Vecchi: Requiem – Rubens's Funeral & The Antwerp Baroque
Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer, Björn Schmelzer
Classical - Released by Glossa on 24 Mar 2017
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
The Liberation of the Gothic
Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer, Björn Schmelzer, Unknown Artist
Classical - Released by Glossa on 14 Sep 2018
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Music for an Antwerp Church
Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer, Björn Schmelzer
Classical - Released by Glossa on 24 Mar 2017
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Ossuaires
Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer, Björn Schmelzer
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Glossa on 5 Nov 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo