After a long period of neglect, Bruckner's motets have seen a slow but rising return to broader consciousness over the past 50 to 70 years.
Performer Biography
Sigvards Kļava, the conductor of the Latvian Radio Choir, has been its artistic director and principal conductor since 1992.
Performer Biography
The Latvian Radio Choir is an award-winning ensemble that has recorded the Grammy Award-winning album Adam's Lament by Arvo Pärt.
Composer Biography
Anton Bruckner's status as a composer in Vienna during his lifetime was overshadowed by the adulation given to Johannes Brahms.
Composition History
Bruckner's motets are typically short, focused pieces, often written for a specific need or occasion, such as a dedication, commission, or pedagogical exercise.
Historical Context
In the 19th century, choral music was generally underappreciated, with symphonic music, chamber music, opera, and ballet being more popular genres.
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