Musica Fiorita, led by Daniela Dolci, has specialized in late Renaissance and Baroque music for over 20 years, focusing on historically informed performance.
Critical Reception
Molitor's efforts to modernize the musical repertoire and performance practice at St. Gallen Monastery were not successful, as the Prince Abbot continued to order simpler musical styles.
Composer Biography
Valentin Molitor, whose Latinized name means 'Müller' or 'Miller', was a Benedictine monk born in Rapperswil, Switzerland, in 1637.
Compositional Technique
Molitor's motets in Epinicion Marianum are written in a modern style with solo voices and obbligato instruments, contrasting with the conservative practices of St. Gallen Monastery.
Historical Context
The use of instruments in the liturgy at St. Gallen Monastery was highly restricted, only permitted for special festivities from 1645 onwards.
Performer Biography
The Basler Madrigalisten, one of Switzerland's oldest professional vocal ensembles, has received multiple international awards for both historical and contemporary music.
Composition History
Molitor's Epinicion Marianum, a collection of eighteen motets for six Marian feasts, was published in 1683.
