For particularly festive pieces, Kayser's compositions allowed for optional brass instruments like horns or trumpets, often with timpani, to enhance emotional intensity.
Compositional Technique
Isfrid Kayser's keyboard works, such as the Parthia I on this album, were influenced by the contemporary French music style, particularly that of François Couperin.
Compositional Technique
Kayser's compositions, including those on this album, were published with precise engravings, numerous performance indications, and were intended primarily for liturgical use.
Composer Biography
Beyond his musical roles, Isfrid Kayser also served as a priest in surrounding communities and held the position of 'Küchenmeister' (head cook and housekeeper) until his death.
Critical Reception
Isfrid Kayser was considered one of the best-known Upper Swabian monastery composers, with his works distributed widely, and was described as "almost a Caesar among musicians."
Recording & Production
Several pieces on this album, including 'Sursum corda,' 'Alma Redemptoris Mater,' and movements from the Missa VI, are world premiere recordings.
Composer Biography
Isfrid Kayser, born Laurentius Antonius, entered the Premonstratensian Imperial Abbey Marchtal and became a priest and music director there.
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