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Frantisek Xaver Brixi (1732 - 1771)
Organ Concertos
Performers:
Christian Schmitt - organ
Ensemble:
European Chamber Soloists
Conductor:
Nicol Matt
Very nice music, but who was this Brixi?
Frantisek Xaver Brixi (1732-1771) was born in Bohemia and worked as an organist and composer in Prague. From 1752 until his death he even was the best known composer in this city. His output consists of over 500 works including some 400 sacred pieces.
His music appeals easily to listeners and had a lasting influence on Bohemian musical taste. It distinguishes itself from works by his contemporaries through its fresh melodies and liveliness. His instrumentation is simple but effective.
Organist Christian Schmitt recorded Brixi’s music at the Weimbs organ in Zeltingen-Rachtig (Germany) together with an ensemble conducted by Nicol Matt.
Tracklist:
CD 1
ORGAN CONCERTO No. 6 in G major
01. Moderato 6:59
02. Adagio 3:49
03. Allegro assai 4:44
ORGAN CONCERTO No. 3 in D major
04. Moderato 4:48
05. Adagio 3:14
06. Presto 3:19
ORGAN CONCERTO No. 1 in C major
07. Allegro 4:28
08. Adagio 2:03
09. Presto 3:07
ORGAN CONCERTO No. 5 in F major
10. Allegro moderato 5:39
11. Adagio 5:32
12. Allegro assai 4:29
Total: 52:19
CD 2
ORGAN CONCERTO No. 2 in C major
01. Allegro assai 6:34
02. Adagio 3:35
03. Allegro 4:27
ORGAN CONCERTO No. 7 in G major
04. Allegro moderato 7:08
05. Adagio 3:59
06. Allegro molto 5:03
ORGAN CONCERTO No. 4 in D major
07. Allegro moderato 6:44
08. Andante molto 3:22
09. Allegro 4:26
ORGAN CONCERTO No. 8 in D major
10. Allegro 4:30
11. Adagio 1:30
12. Allegro 1:30
Total: 52:56

