Ryba - Pastorals, Czech Christmas Mass

Czech Christmas Mass, in Czech "Česká mše vánoční" is a classic pastoral mass written by Jakub Jan Ryba in 1796. It is also known as Hey, Master ! (Hej, mistře!). During the centuries, the composition became the most popular Christmas mass in Czechia and one of the musical symbols of Czech Christmas. This recording by Capella Regia Musicalis, conducted by Robert Hugo with famous Czech mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená was awarded by prestigeous "Golden Harmony" prize.

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Ryba, Brixi F.X., Linek, Bříza, Brixi Š., Kuchař, Seger - Christmas at the Holy Mountain

Czech Christmas and Epiphany music, which in the Basilica of the Holy Mountain (Svatá Hora) traditionally echoes at the feast of Christ's birth. The album contents baroque, classical and neoclassical tracks by composer Jakub Jan Ryba, František Xaver Brixi, Karel Bříza, Šimon Brixi, Jiří Ignác Linek, Jan Křtitel Kuchař and Josef Seger. To the recording was added the sound of of church bells and clocks of Svatá Hora. Performed by Choir of the Holy Mountain.

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