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Adam Michna z Otradovic

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Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic (c. 1600 – 1676) was a Czech Catholic hymn writer, composer, organist and choir leader. About 230 of his compositions from three Czech and two Latin collections are known today. Best known are his 3 hymn cycles, Česká mariánská muzika, Loutna česká and Svatoroční muzika. His verbal pictures are very vivid and aim to influence the senses.

Selected works

  • St.Wenceslas Mass
  • Requiem
  • Officium vesperantum
  • The Czech Lute Supraphon Cd
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