Adam Michna z Otradovic
Appearance
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