Sono Luminus

Composers: Zelenka, Jan Dismas

Zelenka: Capricci

Artists: Abraham, Daniel E. · The Bach Sinfonia

Regarding the music of the Bohemia-born Jan Dismas Zelenka, it can be said that it was perceived by many of his contemporaries, and also by his employers, as far from being as brilliant as we consider it today after its rediscovery. Regarding the man Zelenka, it can be said that during his... Read more

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Regarding the music of the Bohemia-born Jan Dismas Zelenka, it can be said that it was perceived by many of his contemporaries, and also by his employers, as far from being as brilliant as we consider it today after its rediscovery. Regarding the man Zelenka, it can be said that during his long years of service in Dresden he had to endure many humiliations, which did not prevent him from continuing to write his brilliant music. The recording of the five Capriccios, which we have here on Blu-ray Audio and CD, gives us an impression of Zelenka's secular instrumental music, the extraordinary composition techniques and his unmistakable style.

Number Title Playing time
1 Zelenka: The Capriccios 01:17:33
1 Capriccio No. 1 in D major ZWV 182 (1717)
1 . 1 1. Andante - (Allegro) 00:05:32 listen
2 . 2 2. Payson 00:01:10 listen
3 . 3 3. Aria 00:02:13 listen
4 . 4 4. Bourrée 00:01:09 listen
5 . 5 5. Minuet 1 - Minuet 2 - Minuet 1 da capo 00:02:50 listen
6 Capriccio No. 2 in G major ZWV 183 (1718)
6 . 1 1. (Allegro) 00:03:38 listen
7 . 2 2. Canarie - Aria - Canarie da capo 00:03:02 listen
8 . 3 3. Gavotte 00:01:14 listen
9 . 4 4. Rondeau 00:00:56 listen
10 . 5 5. Minuet - Trio - Minuet da capo 00:02:36 listen
11 Capriccio No. 3 in F major ZWV 184 (1718)
11 . 1 1. Staccato e forte - Allegro 00:05:10 listen
12 . 2 2. Allemande 00:04:32 listen
13 . 3 3. Minuet - Trio 1 - Minuet da capo - Trio 2 - Minuet da capo 00:04:28 listen
14 . 4 4. (Allegro) 00:01:56 listen
15 Capriccio No. 4 in A major ZWV 185 (1718)
15 . 1 1. Allegro assai 00:07:19 listen
16 . 2 2. Adagio 00:01:45 listen
17 . 3 3. Aria 1 (Allegro assai) - Aria 2 - Aria 1 da capo 00:03:53 listen
18 . 4 4. In tempo di canarie 00:02:36 listen
19 . 5 5. Minuet 1 - Minuet 2 - Minuet 1 da capo 00:02:43 listen
20 . 6 6. Andante 00:01:40 listen
21 . 7 7. Payson 1 - Payson 2 (Canon in unisono) - Payson 1 da capo 00:02:19 listen
22 Capriccio No. 5 in G major ZWV 190 (1729)
22 . 1 1. (Allegro) fiero 00:04:10 listen
23 . 2 2. (Minuet 1) - Minuet 2 - Minuet 1 da capo 00:03:01 listen
24 . 3 3. Il contento - Trio - Il contento da capo 00:03:03 listen
25 . 4 4. Il furibondo: Presto assai 00:01:31 listen
26 . 5 5. Villanella 1 - Villanella 2 - Villanella 1 da capo 00:03:08 listen

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Manufacturer information

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Sono Luminus
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NAXOS Germany Music & Video Distribution GmbH
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Gruber St. 46b
City
Poing
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EN