Franz Xaver Schlecht (c.1730-1782) - Messa Solenne 'S. beati conf' (1782)

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Composer: Franz Xaver Schlecht (c.1730-1782)
Work: 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)

Messa Solenne 'S. beati conf' (1782)
1. Kyrie (composed by Franz Xaver Schlecht) 0:00
2. Gloria (composed by Franz Xaver Schlecht) 4:04
3. Credo (composed by Andreas Heichlinger) 14:13
4. Sanctus (composed by Andreas Heichlinger) 25:28
5. Benedictus (composed by Franz Xaver Schlecht) 28:53
6. Agnus Dei (composed by Andreas Heichlinger) 34:08

Painting: Louis Jean Desprez (1743-1804) - Gustavus III attending Christmas Mass in 1783
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Franz Xaver Schlecht
(Wemding, c.1730 - Eichstätt, 16 February 1782)

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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Andreas Heichlinger
(Grossköz, 26 November 1746 - Salem Priory, 4 September 1809)

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.