Missa Votiva / Festival Klaaspärlimäng 2026

Mon, July 13th at 7 pm

MISSA VOTIVA

Chamber choir Moran Singers (Israel), Hortus Musicus Orchestra, conductor Andres Mustonen

In programme: Jan Dismis Zelenka, Tomas Louis de Victoria

The Israeli ensemble Moran Singers, together with Hortus Musicus and Andres Mustonen, brings the spotlight to the Bohemian composer Jan Dismas Zelenka, who is regarded as one of the most underrated yet outstanding figures of the Baroque era. A prolific creator of sacred and instrumental music, Zelenka wrote hundreds of works that were innovative and stylistically original, drawing attention for their complex counterpoint, bold harmonic language, virtuosity, and influences from Czech folk music. His Missa votiva, written for four soloists, choir, and string orchestra, is one of the most extensive works in Zelenka’s output. It includes choral scenes, arias, chorales, dramatic passages, and fugues, offering a truly powerful musical experience. Founded in 1998, Moran Singers performs both classical choral repertoire and works by Israeli composers, and has distinguished itself in numerous international competitions. The choir has participated in festivals across Europe and the United States and collaborates with various orchestras.