Benedikt Anton Aufschnaiter is referred to as the Catholic Bach by ensemble leader Gunar Letzbor. Aufschnaiter cultivated a compositional style of polyphony using the rich imagery of the Catholic tradition. This new release from Pan Classics weaves together Aufschnaiter's Memnon sacer ab oriente and organ works by Franz Anton Hugl to create a beautiful work. The St. Florian Boys' Choir is joined by the ensemble Ars Antiqua Austria with Gunar Letzbor giving direction. Ars Antiqua Austria is a group that is dedicated to performing Austrian baroque music on period instruments. From its foundation in 1071, the St. Florian Boys' Choir has had a traditional part of the monastic worship at the St. Florian Monastery.

Tracklist:

Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Prelude And Fugue Quinti Toni
Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Psalm 110, "Dixit Dominus"
Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Prelude And Fugue Quarti Toni
Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Psalm 111, "Confitebor"
Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Prelude And Fugue Primi Toni, "Fuga Seu"
Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Psalm 112, "Beatus Vir"
Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Fuga Ex B
Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Prelude And Fugue Secundi Toni
Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Psalm 113, "Laudate Pueri"
Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Prelude And Fugue Sexti Toni
Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Psalm 117, "Laudate Dominum"
Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Hartmanns Orgelbuch: Prelude And Fugue Quinti Toni
Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Memnon Sacer Ab Oriente, Op. 5: Magnificat

UPC: 7619990103498
Label: Pan Classics
Release Date: 10.30.15
Format: CD

Aufschnaiter / St Florian Boys Choir / Letzbor - Benedikt Anton Aufschnaiter: Memnon Sacer Ab (CD)