Religious music. In this episode we listen to music by Johann Adolf Hasse, Jan Dismas Zelenka and Johann David Heinichen, composers who shaped the impressive musical profile of the Dresden court and brought the grandeur of its church music to life.
In the 18th century, the royal chapel of the Dresden court was regarded as one of the leading musical centres in Europe. At this Roman Catholic court, many internationally renowned musicians were active, whose sacred music stands out for its splendour, expressiveness and craftsmanship. In this hour we will hear a cantata by Johann David Heinichen, a motet by Johann Adolf Hasse, and a mass by Jan Dismas Zelenka.
Playlist
- Johann David Heinichen (1683-1729) – Cantata: Der Herr ist nahe
Magdalene Harer, soprano / Bernadette Beckermann, alto / Tobias Hunger, tenor / Felix Schwandtke, bass / Sächsisches Vocalensemble / Batzdorfer Hofkapelle conducted by Matthias Jung
CD label: CPO no. 555543-2 - Johann Adolf Hasse (1699-1783) – Confitebor tibi in F major
Accademia Barocca Lucernensis conducted by Javier Ulises Illán
CD label: Pan Classics no. PC 10402 - Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745) – Missa Circumcisionis, ZWV 11
Tereza Zimková, soprano / Aneta Petrasová, alto / Rodrigo Carreto, tenor / Tomáš Šelc, bass / Collegium Vocale 1704 / Collegium 1704 conducted by Václav Luks
CD label: Accent no. ACC 24416Addition:
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Jan Dismas Zelenka – Andante, movement 5 from Sinfonia a 8 concertantino, ZWV 186
Il Fondamento, Paul Dombrecht
CD label: Passacaille no. PAS 9524
