Jan Dismas Zelenka was a prominent Czech composer and musician known for his remarkable contributions to the Baroque era. His early musical talent led him to study in Prague and Vienna, where he mastered the violin, keyboard, and composition. He eventually joined the renowned Dresden court orchestra, where he served as a double bass player and composer. Zelenka’s innovative compositions, characterized by their inventive harmonic progressions and intricate contrapuntal writing, earned him recognition among his contemporaries, including Johann Sebastian Bach. Despite his brilliance, Zelenka struggled to achieve wide acclaim during his lifetime, with many of his works remaining unpublished. However, modern scholarship has recognized his genius, hailing him as one of the most significant composers of his time, particularly in the realm of sacred music.
Overview
Works
Benedictus
inserted into Pisani’s mass
ZWV deest (D-Dl Mus.2500-D-1)
Christe eleison
ZWV 29
Credo
inserted into Caldara’s Missa Providentiæ
ZWV 31
genre |
mass |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v1.0.0 (2021-12-18) |
scores |
b coro full score org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
(none) |
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GitHub |
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Da pacem, Domine
ZWV 167
genre |
offertorium |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (coro 1), S, A, T, B (coro 2), 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-23) |
scores |
b coro 1 coro 2 full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-08-08) |
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GitHub |
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Ecce nunc benedicite
ZWV 92
genre |
psalm |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-23) |
scores |
b coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-08-08) |
source |
GitHub |
license |
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Litaniæ lauretanæ
Consolatrix afflictorum
ZWV 151
genre |
litany |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-24) |
scores |
b coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-08-08) |
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GitHub |
license |
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Miserere
ZWV 57
Missa Dei Filii
Missa Ultimarum Secunda
ZWV 20
genre |
mass |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-29) |
scores |
b coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-08-08) |
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GitHub |
license |
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Missa Dei Patris
Missa Ultimarum Prima
ZWV 19
genre |
mass |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-28) |
scores |
b coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-08-08) |
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GitHub |
license |
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Missa Omnium Sanctorum
Missa Ultimarum Sexta et fortè omnium ultima
ZWV 21
genre |
mass |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2022-01-02) |
scores |
b coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-08-08) |
source |
GitHub |
license |
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Missa Sanctissimæ Trinitatis
ZWV 17
genre |
mass |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 fl, chalumeau, 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-25) |
scores |
b chalumeau coro fl 1 fl 2 full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.1 (2019-02-01) |
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GitHub |
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Missa Votiva
Vota mea Domino reddam Psal: 115. Versu. 5
ZWV 18
genre |
mass |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-27) |
scores |
b coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-08-08) |
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GitHub |
license |
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Nisi Dominus
ZWV 92
genre |
psalm |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-23) |
scores |
b coro full score ob 1, 2 org vl 1, 2 vla |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-09-24) |
source |
GitHub |
license |
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Sub tuum præsidium
ZWV 157
genre |
sacred song |
scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), b, org |
latest release |
v3.0.0 (2021-12-03) |
scores |
b full score org |
IMSLP |
scores and parts |
previous releases |
v2.0 (2021-08-12), v1.0 (2021-07-20) |
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GitHub |
license |
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Veni Sancte Spiritus
ZWV 210