Franz Xaver Schlecht (c.1730-1782)
- Messa Solenne 'S. beati conf' (1782)
[The mass was completed by Andreas Heichlinger (1746-1809) after Franz
Xaver Schlecht's death]
Performers: Cornelia Götz (sopran); Yvonne Albes (alt); Hаns-Jürgen
Schöpflin (tenor); Richаrd Anlauf (bass);
Camerata Vocalis der
Universität Tübingеn; Chor der Universitat Jena; Sinfonieorchester
Bаden-Bаden;
Alexander Sumskі (conductor)
Painting: Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724-1796) - Allegorie auf die Weltmission des Jesuitenordens (1760)
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German composer. Following an early education at Salem monastery in
Bavaria, he studied law at Salzburg University, intending to enter the
Benedictine order. By 1770, however, he was appointed as Kapellmeister
at the main church in the town of Eichstätt, where he remained his
entire career. His musical works were written in the prevalent church
style, with florid instrumental parts and homophonic choruses. These
include around 35 Masses, five vespers, three offertories, a Passion,
several hymns, a string quartet, and a sonata.
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German composer. He probably received early lessons by local monastic
schools and he took his vows in the Cistercian monastery in Salem in
1765. Ten years later he was appointed prior. Even his life is mostly
unknown, his role on the music development in Salem was highly praised:
"He held the office of head-master of the monastic school for many
years. He was an excellent organist and composer and in an outstanding
manner he did a great service in Salem". His music consists of eight
sacred songs, four Masses, a pair of cantatas, and two antiphons.
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