Johann Melchior Dreyer (1747-1824) - Vesperae breves (1791)

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Composer: Johann Melchior Dreyer (1747-1824)
Work: Vesperae breves (1791)
Performers: Marianne Rüеggе (soprano); Barbara Hеnsingеr (alto); Rеto Hofstеttеr (tenor); Frеdéric Bοlli (bass);
Thurgаuеr Kammerchor; Thurgаuеr Bаrockensemble; Rаimund Rüеggе (conductor)

Vesperae breves (1791)
1. Domine ad adjuvandum 0:00
2. Dixit Dominus 0:53
3. Confitebor 3:34
4. Laetatus sum 8:06
5. Lauda Jerusalem 11:45
6. Magnificat 15:28

Painting: Joseph Mages (1728-1769) - Kuppelfresko (1767)
HD image: https://flic.kr/p/2rHETm3

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Johann Melchior Dreyer
(Röttingen, bap. 24 June 1747 - Ellwangen (Jagst), 22 March 1824)

German organist and composer. The youngest son of a smith, after study at the Jesuit Gymnasium in Ellwangen, he obtained his only position, the organist and schoolmaster (later choirmaster and Kantor) at the parish church of St Maria, which he retained for over 40 years. After the secularization of the foundation in 1802-03, he remained in his post as organist and Kapellmeister. His music, little studied, is characterized by a studied simplicity and nearby to Michael Haydn on style terms. His works include 24 sonatas for organ, six Requiems, 24 vesper Psalms, six Tantum ergos, 26 Masses (six published as “simple country Masses” as his Op. 2), six symphonies, three Marian antiphons, and six Misereres. He was one of the most successful composers of sacred music of his time. His music was distributed throughout Europe, Russia and North America. His sons, Heinrich Dreyer and Johann Baptiste Dreyer, were also musicians.