The Sound of Bohemian Baroque

“The Sound of Bohemian Baroque” is a deep dive into the vibrant and often underrecognized world of Czech and Central European baroque music. Featuring composers like František Xaver Brixi, Jan Dismas Zelenka, and Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, the playlist mixes both secular and sacred works, spanning concertos, sonatas, symphonies, and rich choral pieces. Harps, organs, trumpets, and violins dominate the sonic texture, showcasing the diversity of regional styles and the virtuosity of period performers.

The tracks balance liturgical elegance with courtly flair, highlighting pieces like Josef Fiala’s English Horn concerto and Adam Václav Michna’s Requiem. Czech baroque traditions take center stage, with lesser-known names like Josef Antonín Gurecký and Bohuslav Matěj Černohorský offering intriguing contributions alongside more established figures such as Jan Zach and Franz Benda. This is Baroque music with a distinctly Bohemian twist—ornate, energetic, and firmly rooted in its regional identity.