baroque

Jan Dismas Zelenka (Oct. 16, 1679 - Dec. 23, 1745) isn't the most common name you think of when it comes to Baroque composers, but nevertheless, Zelenka was a prolific composer during that time. He was especially known for his creative harmonic inventions and counterpoint. J.S. Bach held in Zelenka in high esteem, and had some of his works copied, even using some in church services in Leipzig where he was a cantor. Continue reading →