IDAGIO | Zelenka: Magnificat - Missa Nativitatis Domini

Featuring

Nicolo Sokoli
Katia Plaschka
Anne Bierwirth
Christian Dietz
Markus Flaig
L'Arpa festante

Marburger Bachchor
Jan Dismas Zelenka

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Recording & Production

The Marburg Bach Choir has gained recognition for its efforts to rediscover and interpret the church music of Jan Dismas Zelenka.

Instruments

Zelenka composed for modern instruments of his day, specifically stipulating the transverse flute over conventional recorders in his Missa Nativitatis Domini.

Historical Context

The Dresden Hofkapelle, where Zelenka worked, was one of the most professional ensembles of its time, known for its virtuosity and overall orchestral sound across Europe.

Composer Biography

Jan Dismas Zelenka, the composer, began his career around 1710 as a violone player (double bass) in the Dresden Hofkapelle.

Critical Reception

Zelenka was widely known until the mid-18th century, but his works were largely forgotten by the second half of the century, only to experience a renaissance 200 years later.

Composer Biography

Zelenka's formal musical training extended into his thirties, including studies in Vienna with Johann Joseph Fux, a distinguished music theorist whose textbook influenced generations of composers.