Published in 1648, Heinrich Schütz’s “Geistliche Chor-Music” is still regarded as one of his seminal works. A two-volume performance edition based on Werner Breig’s revised new text was published in 2012 and 2013 (BA 5901/BA 5902).

Now selected motets are being issued in separate volumes. They offer a modern notation and layout, retain the original keys and include an integrated figured bass realisation. In keeping with contemporary performance practice, the ‘choral’ parts can be performed by i...