Friday, October 6, 2023

TDCM: October 6th - Jan Dismas Zelenka

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745)


Bio

Jan Dismas Zelenka was born southeast of Prague when it was a part of the Holy Roman Empire. His father was a musician and Jan was trained by Jesuits on the bass viol. He furthered his studies in Vienna and held some prestigious posts in the Dresden court. He counted several prominent musicians among his friends including Bach and Telemann.     

Music

Missa Votiva in E minor


Psalmi Vespertini

https://youtu.be/PnJux9TXqN4?si=L18XCp25lBYA-vCP

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