Johann Georg Lang (1722-1798)
- Missa solemnis in D
Performers: Suzanne Cаlаbra (soprano); Elke Burkеrt (alto); Axel Reichardt (tenor); Tobias Schаrfеnbеrgеr (bass);
Trierer Kammerchor; SWR-Rundfunk-Orchester Kaiserslautern; Manfred Mаy (conductor)
Further info: Johann Georg Lang (1722-1798) - Concerto Pastorale in D
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Bohemian composer, keyboardist and violinist. His first training was in
Prague, where he studied keyboard and violin. In 1746 he was hired by
the Prince-Archbishop of Augsburg as a musician, and in 1749 he was sent
to Italy, where he studied under Francesco Durante and Girolamo Abos in
Naples. Returning three years later, he was appointed Konzertmeister in
1758, and in 1768 the new ruler, Archbishop Clemens Wenzeslaus, Elector
of Trier, moved his court to the summer palace at Ehrenbreitstein. Even
toward the end of his life when the court abandoned their residences,
Lang remained in Ehrenbreitstein near Trier. Known mainly for his
instrumental works, Lang’s compositions are characterized by good
periodic structure and broad melodies. These include five Masses, a
litany, a Te Deum, several Lieder, 38 symphonies, 29 keyboard concertos,
25 horn concertos (and eight other concertos), nine mixed quartets with
keyboard, 25 sonatas, 21 works for keyboard, three trios, and duos for
violin and cello.
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