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It is nothing new that Zelenka is neglected, above all, in Germany. He was one of the most important composers in this country and his time. However, he is still almost unknown. The city of Dresden...

Yes, it is correct. A speaker of the Czech TV 24 really said: "Nyní se soubor rozhodl nastudovat celé Zelenkovo dílo." However, the translation would be: "Now the Ensemble have decided to study/to...

Our friend Tobiashume is right. I also always think of Zelenka on Christmas Eve. Some of his music perfectly adds to the special atmosphere of Christmas, especially his beautiful "Circumcision Mass"....

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This is an interesting discussion. Adam Viktora is of course completely free to record everything he deems good for his reputation and the artistic forthcoming of his fellow...

As to the finding of Indiana from 24-06-2010 that there was no information about Jan Dismas Zelenka as a notable composer associated with the Hofkirche in Dresden (a marvellous church indeed,...

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On this day, I wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

When I have to choose my favorite track just now, so it´s Track 1 of Missa Circumcisionis D.N.J.C. [1728, ZWV 11, in...

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in order to avoid a small confusion, I would try to explicate the real meaning of the name "Zelenka" in the Czech language. The name as such does not mean exactly the adjective...

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here is the link for some more information on the Musica Florea performance of Zelenka, with Philippe Jaroussky, on Sunday 17th August 2008, 19.30 PM, in Prague. Smetana Hall is a...