Dive into the rich, baroque world of Jan Dismas Zelenka with this captivating album, released in 2018. This collection showcases Zelenka's mastery of sacred choral music, featuring three of his most renowned works: the Missa Sancti Josephi, De Profundis, and In Exitu Israel. The Missa Sancti Josephi, a setting of the ordinary of the Mass, is a testament to Zelenka's contrapuntal skill and harmonic innovation. De Profundis, a setting of Psalm 130, offers a profound exploration of penitence and hope, while In Exitu Israel, based on Psalm 114, is a jubilant celebration of liberation.
Performed by the acclaimed Barockorchester Stuttgart and Kammerchor Stuttgart, under the direction of conductor Mathias Koch, this album is a testament to the power of Zelenka's music. The ensemble's precise execution and expressive depth bring Zelenka's intricate compositions to life, offering a vivid and engaging listening experience. The album spans 57 minutes, with 22 tracks that highlight the depth and breadth of Zelenka's sacred choral output. Whether you're a seasoned fan of baroque music or a newcomer to Zelenka's work, this album offers a compelling introduction to the composer's unique voice and enduring legacy.
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 1 Kyrie - Christe - KyrieJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Daniel Taylor, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 2 Gloria in excelsis DeoJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Daniel Taylor, Tilman Lichdi, Jonathan Sells, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 3 Et in terra paxJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Daniel Taylor, Jonathan Sells, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 4 Laudamus teJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Daniel Taylor, Tilman Lichdi, Jonathan Sells, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 5 Qui tollisJan Dismas Zelenka, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 6 Qui sedesJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Daniel Taylor, Tilman Lichdi, Jonathan Sells, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 7 Quoniam tu solus sanctusJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 8 Cum Sancto SpiritusJan Dismas Zelenka, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 9 Sanctus - Pleni sunt coeli - Osanna IJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Daniel Taylor, Tilman Lichdi, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 10 BenedictusJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 12 Agnus Dei I/IIJan Dismas Zelenka, Daniel Taylor, Tilman Lichdi, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
Missa Sancti Josephi, ZWV 14: No. 13 Dona nobis pacemJan Dismas Zelenka, Julia Lezhneva, Daniel Taylor, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
De Profundis, ZWV 50: No. 1 De profundisJan Dismas Zelenka, Jonathan Sells, Mathis Koch, Sönke Tams Freier, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
De Profundis, ZWV 50: No. 2 Si iniquitatesJan Dismas Zelenka, Jonathan Sells, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
De Profundis, ZWV 50: No. 3 SustinuitJan Dismas Zelenka, Daniel Taylor, Tilman Lichdi, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
De Profundis, ZWV 50: No. 4 Et ipse redimetJan Dismas Zelenka, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
De Profundis, ZWV 50: No. 5 Requiem aeternamJan Dismas Zelenka, Jonathan Sells, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius
In Exitu Israel, ZWV 84: No. 1 In exitu IsraelJan Dismas Zelenka, Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius