Jan Dismas Zelenka,  baroque composer:
born Lounovice 1679, died Dresden 1745.


 


















 
 

 

These CDs are presented in random order
Il Diamante (ZWV 177)


Nibiru 01512232
Czech Republic, 2009

Missa Omnium Sanctorum (ZWV 21)

Sony Classics SK 60592
Germany, 1998

Missa Dei Patris (ZWV 19)

Carus 83.209
Germany, 2000

Trio Sonatas (ZWV 181)

ECM 462 542-2
Germany 1999

Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah (ZWV 53)

Deutsche Harmonia Mundi/BMG Classics GD77112
Germany, 1983

Missa Dei Filii (ZWV 20)
Litaniae Lauretanae (ZWV 152)

Deutsche Harmonia Mundi/BMG Classics RD77922 (U.S. 7922-2-RC)
Germany, 1990

Il Serpente del Bronzo (ZWV 61)

Nibiru 0146-2211
Czech Republic, 2005

Missa Dei Patris (ZWV 19)

Berlin Classics BC 1078-2
Germany, 1993

Missa Sanctissimae Trinitatis (ZWV 17)

Studio Matous MK 0017-2 231
Czech Republic, 1994

Missa Votiva (ZWV 18)

Thorofon CTH 2172
Germany, 1992

Gesu Al Calvario (ZWV 62)

Capriccio 10 887/88
Germany, 2001

Orchestral Works (ZWV 182-190, Symphonia from ZWV 175)

CPO 999 897-2
3-CD release, Germany, 2001

Sub Olea Pacis (ZWV 175)


Supraphon SU 3520-2 232
Czech Republic, 2001

Missa Purificationis (ZWV 16)
Litaniae Lauritanae "Consolatrix Afflictorum" (ZWV 151)


Nibiru 0147-2211
Czech Republic, 2007

 
 
 
There have been over 150 CDs produced containing the music of J.D. Zelenka. With only one or two exceptions, all of these can be recommended. Thus, the collector need not hesitate when considering a particular recording of a work.

The small selection of CDs given here contains some of the best recordings in terms of artistic interpretation / performance and recording quality. Some CDs narrowly missed being included, so this list should not be regarded as being exclusive in any way.

The works represented cover a relatively wide spectrum and are generally agreed to be among the best written by Zelenka.

  

How was this selection chosen?

It was chosen by a handful of Zelenka enthusiasts with widely different backgrounds.
Do you have a favourite recording?

Please e-mail any suggestions to mail@jdzelenka.net.
Sources of CDs

For details of Internet sources of CDs carrying recordings of Zelenka's music, follow the link at the foot of the page.
Do you want to be included as a supplier of Zelenka CDs?

Please e-mail your details to mail@jdzelenka.net.
Unanswered questions

Why have almost no recordings of Zelenka's music come from the USA?

Why have very few of the largest record companies produced recordings of Zelenka's music?

Why has the impressive Hong Kong-based super-budget label Naxos never featured Zelenka's music on CD (apart from the fanfares, which really don't count considering what else he produced)?