Immerse yourself in the rich, Baroque splendor of Jan Dismas Zelenka's sacred choral works with this captivating album, released on Nibiru in 2014. Spanning a little over an hour, this collection showcases Zelenka's mastery of counterpoint and harmonic innovation, offering a profound exploration of faith and devotion through music.
The album presents two significant works: the Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7, and the Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153. The Missa Paschalis is a stunning Easter Mass that exemplifies Zelenka's ability to blend the traditional with the adventurous. Each movement, from the solemn "Kyrie" to the jubilant "Gloria" and the reflective "Agnus Dei," reveals Zelenka's deep understanding of liturgical text and his skill in setting it to music that is both expressive and structurally compelling.
Complementing the Missa Paschalis is the Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, a litany that offers a more intimate and contemplative experience. This work, with its repetitive yet evolving structure, provides a meditative journey through a series of invocations and responses, highlighting Zelenka's ability to create musical interest and depth within a constrained form.
Jan Dismas Zelenka, often overshadowed by his more famous contemporaries, emerges in this album as a composer of remarkable originality and depth. His works, performed with precision and passion, offer a window into the spiritual and musical sensibilities of the Baroque era. This album is a testament to Zelenka's enduring legacy and a treat for those who appreciate the intricate beauty of Baroque choral music.
NibiruNibiru
Tracks
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Kyrie. Kyrie eleison IJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Kyrie. Christe eleisonJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Terry Wey
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Kyrie. Kyrie eleison IIJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Gloria. Gloria in excelsis DeoJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Gloria. Qui tollisJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Gloria. QuoniamJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Gloria. Cum sancto spirituJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Gloria. AmenJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Credo. Credo in unum DeumJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Credo. Et incarnatus estJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Credo. CrucifixusJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Credo. Et resurrexitJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Credo. Amen come nel gloriaJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: SanctusJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: OsannaJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV7: Agnus DeiJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Missa Paschalis, ZWV 7: Dona nobis pacemJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153: Kyrie eleisonJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153: Pater de coelisJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153: Sancte petriJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153: Propitius estoJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153: Ab ira tuaJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153: PeccatoresJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153: Ut nos ad veramJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum, ZWV 153: Agnus DeiJan Dismas Zelenka, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora, Gabriela Eibenová, Marian Krejcik, Terry Wey, Cyril Auvity
Vinylscout