Patrick Debrabandere, the artistic director of Ensemble Gloriosus, began his musical journey at age ten at the Schola Cantorum of the Saint Bavo Cathedral.
Compositional Technique
Fischer's vocal works show Italian influences, including a choir with a rich harmonic palette, playful melodies, and a second violin playing with the soprano during choral passages.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Church of Our Lady of Troost, Wippelgem, Belgium, from February 19-22, 2024.
Composer Biography
Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer, the composer, was Kapellmeister at the court of Baden from 1689 and was given charge of the court in 1690.
Interpretation
Ensemble Gloriosus, founded in 2022, aims to breathe new life into forgotten Baroque masterpieces by balancing tradition and innovation with a strong focus on authentic sound performance.
Composition History
The album features two important collections of Fischer's religious vocal music: psalms and Magnificats published in 1701, and litanies and antiphons from 1711.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Fischer's music, like that of Pachelbel and Buxtehude, synthesizes the musical styles and traditions of Germany, Italy, and France.
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