Zelenka's votive mass (ZWV 18), actually called Mass of Resurection, was (brilliantly) plaid in concert on June 20 & 22, 2010 by the orchestra and choir of St-Nicolas under the direction of Vincent Lecornier.
The corresponding CD should be released as early as on July 9.
You may already listen to an extract of what is bound to be a magnificient record, considering both the quality of the repertoire and its interpretation: the orchester, the solo artists, the choir, everything is perfect, everyone transmits the joy that penetrated Zelenka when he composed this mass as a tribute for his healing.
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The inauguration of such an important and prestigious instrument is always an historical event. This recording is a good image of the three manifestations that punctuated the inauguration of the instrument, staging the various actors of liturgical music (choir, organ and choir organ), and offering a great diversity of repertoire.
The diversity of registers and harmonic flamboyance of this music will touch even the most indifferent of listeners. Such an instrument makes you understand why organ is such a faithful support of liturgical music.
Advent and Christmas Music of the 18th century in Prague : some promising why, when and where, three elements for an alchemy one would love to discover more often...
Zelenka's votive mass (ZWV 18), actually called Mass of Resurection, was (brilliantly) plaid in concert on June 20 & 22, 2010 by the orchestra and choir of St-Nicolas under the direction of Vincent Lecornier.
The inauguration of such an important and prestigious instrument is always an historical event. This recording is a good image of the three manifestations that punctuated the inauguration of the instrument, staging the various actors of liturgical music (choir, organ and choir organ), and offering a great diversity of repertoire.
d Christmas Music of the 18th century in Prague : some promising why, when and where, three elements for an alchemy one would love to discover more often...