Zelenka: Missa Gratias agimus tibi Outlet Visit

It is the story of a rebirth. The music of Jan Dismas Zelenka, long completely forgotten, has regained it’s place in concert life in recent decades thanks to new editions of sheet music and enthusiastic performers. Born in Bohemia, trained as a musician in Prague and matured into a master in Dresden, Zelenka developed his special personal style from the trends of the time, which earned him admiration even during his lifetime. Frieder Bernius is someone who has long since discovered Zelenka for himself and performs him time and again. At the centre of his recording is the festive Missa gratias agimus tibi from 1730 with trumpets and timpani. 17 short movements of this missa are examples of Zelenka’s ingenuity and compositional artistry. The Stuttgart Chamber Choir, the Stuttgart Baroque Orchestra and soloists Hannah Morrison, Franziska Bobe, David Allsopp, Thomas Hobbs and Jonathan Sells will perform under the direction of Frieder Bernius.