Šimon Brixi (1693-1735): Magnificat in D Major {Score video}

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Šimon Brixi (1693-1735) - Magnificat in D Major {Score video}

I. Magnificat anima mea - 00:00
II. Quia respexit - 2:15
III. Ecce enim ex hoc - 3:42
IV. Quia fecit mihi magna - 4:27
V. Et misericordia - 6:40
VI. Fecit potentiam - 7:45
VII. Deposuit potentes - 9:41
VIII. Esurientes implevit bonis - 11:03
IX. Sicut locutus est - 11:37
X. Gloria Patri (score missing) - 14:06

Performers/Recording:
   • Magnificat - Magnificat anima mea  

Šimon Brixi (October 28, 1693 Vlkava, Bohemia - November 2, 1735 Prague) Educated by the Jesuits in Jicinn between 1711-1717. Studied law in Prague. Abandoned law in preference for music, and took a post as organist at the Tyn church on Prague's Old Town square. In 1725 accepted another post in Prague at the church St. Martin, also in the Old Town, where he remained until his death. In 1732 his son František was born, who was to become one of the most influential Czech composers of the mid eighteenth century. Only about 34 verifiable compositions by Šimon Brixi survive, including several pieces for Advent and Christmas, many based on popular Czech Christmas songs and sung in the vernacular. Šimon Brixi's music and life still await a comprehensive study.

Stylistically, Šimon Brixi's output is somewhere between the strident and athletic melodic lines of Viennese composers (Caldara in particular) and the elaborate and eccentric contrapuntal style of his compatriot Zelenka. He is among the most outstanding representatives of Czech Baroque musical style in the early eighteenth century. He successfully combined local language and character with high-Italian styles and forms.

www.supraphon.com/articles/353-the-czech-baroque-composer-simon-brixi-s-music

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