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Responsoria pro hebdomada sancta ZWV 55 and Lamentatio Ieremiae Prophetae ZWV 53 /2CD/ |
Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679–1745)
GRAMOPHONE AWARD 2012 NOMINEE
TIP HARMONIE
“At last I have the pleasure of offering you Responsoria by the blessed Mr. Zelenka, with the sincere wish, brother, that you might be granted the delight of tasting the sweet fruits of this almond tree.“
(Johann Georg Pisendel in his letter to Georg Philipp Telemann on 16 April 1749)
The first complete and representative recording of Responsorias by J. D. Zelenka by Collegium Vocale 1704 and Collegium 1704 under the baton of Václav Luks has been published in February 2012.
The opulent booklet of this double CD contains texts and essays in English, German, French and the Latin original text.
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Officium defunctorum ZWV 47 & Requiem in D ZWV 46 after August the Strong /2CD/ |
Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679–1745)
"Václav Luks directs the Officium defunctorum with ample dramatic energy; Collegium 1704’s players and choir perform with lyricism and precision. A fabulous masterpiece is unveiled." (Gramophone)
"...the 1704s are among the leading Zelenka performers of the day. Happy days for Zelenka fans.“ (Early Music Review)
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Antonín Reichenauer (1694–1730)
 
World premiere recording of instrumental concerts by the Czech baroque composer
This CD has received Diapason d'Or and has been selected as a "CD der Woche" by the MDR, German broadcasting station
Sergio Azzolini – bassoon
Xenia Löffler – oboe
Lenka Torgersen – violin
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I Penitenti al Sepolchro del Redentore ZWV 63 |
Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679–1745)"...It turns out to be a fascinating reworking
with much to be admired by a conductor who is full of ideas and who demands our attention. He clearly wishes to communicate how thrilling Zelenka can be..."
(Andrew Hinds, jdzelenka.net)
"...The sound recording, from a Prague castle, is superb. This Czech ensemble is to be commended for its effective championing of music from its home ground."
(James Manheim, All Music Guide)
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Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679–1745)
4 Diapasons
TIP Harmonie
Coup de coeur TV Mezzo
"It's one of the nicest and most remarkable recordings of the baroque music I have ever heard." (Michael Stegermann, Stereoplay)
"This album is a real discover confirming a captivating Zelenka’s profile. This recording is one of the most convincing in the field." (Camille Joyeuse, classiquenews.com)
"All in all a unique CD you simply must have in your collection."
(www.klassiekezaken.nl, Doron Nagan)
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Composizioni per Orchestra |
Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679–1745)Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745), the famous Czech composer who worked at the court in Dresden most probably wrote the pieces on this CD in Prague in 1723 for the local orchestra of Count Hartig.
Zelenka's music still surprises the listener more than 250 years later. It is truly unconventional even for audiences in the 21st century!
The recording was prepared according to the original manuscripts archived in the Landesbibliothek Dresden. These compositions offer a glimpse into the world of one of the most original and noteworthy musical geniuses. Zelenka's Compositions for Orchestra – works by one of the most noteworthy musical geniuses.
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Concertos for harpsichord, 2 violins, viola and cello |
Jiří Antonín Benda (1722–1795)
 5 Diapasons
TIP Harmonie
"The performance of Václav Luks and his Collegium 1704 calls for praise. (...) It is remarkable recording which belongs to the best ones in this repertoir." (Diapason, Philippe Ramin, 2/2006)
"Collegium 1704, with the excellent Václav Luks on harpsichord, bring this cosmopolitan era to life quite brilliantly. The lively atmosphere of the time is reconstructed with a 'classical' spirit. (...) Luks and his Collegium demonstrate their ability to honour the high level of craftsmanship in this music." (Goldberg, Giampaolo Mele, 2006)
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La Resurrezione HWV 47 | oratorio LIVE RECORDING |
Georg Friedrich Händel (1685–1759)
Collegium 1704
Collegium Vocale 1704
Václav Luks – conductor
Martina Janková – Angelo | soprano
Kateřina Kněžíková – Maddalena | soprano
Mariana Rewerski – Cleofe | alto
Jaroslav Březina – San Giovanni | tenor
Lisandro Abadie – Lucifero | bass
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Bach, Zelenka, Pergolesi LIVE RECORDING |
Collegium 1704, Collegium Vocale 1704
Václav Luks – conductor
Hana Blažíková – soprano
Stanislava Mihalcová – soprano
Markéta Cukrová – alto
Hasan El-Dunia – tenor
Tomáš Král – baritone
Johann Sebastian Bach: Ouveture C dur BWV 1066
Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata Ich habe genug BWV 82
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi: Stabat Mater
Jan Dismas Zelenka – Missa votiva e moll ZWV 18
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