Pavel Josef Vejvanovský was a prominent Czech composer and trumpeter of the Baroque era, flourishing in the second half of the 17th century. Born around 1633/4 in Hlučín, a town which is now in the Czech Republic, Vejvanovský spent much of his musical career as a member of the renowned Kroměříž court orchestra in Moravia, under the patronage of the Prince-Bishop of Olomouc, Karl II von Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn. Working alongside other distinguished composers of the time, such as Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Vejvanovský emerged as a significant figure in the development of the trumpet repertoire and the Baroque instrumental ensemble.

Vejvanovský's reputation as a composer rests on his skillful and innovative use of the trumpet in conjunction with strings, shaping a distinctive style that was both festive and ceremonial. His output includes masses, motets, orchestral works, and a significant body of sonatas and serenades, which often featured the natural trumpet of the time, a precursor to the modern valved instrument. The works characterized by majestic melodies, ornate ornamentations and the interplay between brass and strings, are testament to his mastery and his lasting influence on the Baroque genre. While much of his life's work has been overlooked in the subsequent centuries, recent recordings such as "Festive Baroque Music for Trumpets & Strings," "Vejvanovksy: Messe / Motetten / Orchesterweke," "Vejvanovsky: Sonatas," and "Vejvanovský: Sonatas and Serenades" have contributed to a renewed interest in his compositions, allowing modern audiences to appreciate his contributions to the early Baroque music scene.

Genres

Bohemian Baroque

Latest Release

Festive Baroque Music for Trumpets & Strings

Pavel Josef Vejvanovsky•

Ars Antiqua Austria

Album - 30 Tracks - Released June 5, 2020