Master of the forgotten sound: Mysliveček's heir re -explored!

Master of the forgotten sound: Mysliveček's heir re -explored!

In the Potsdam Friedenskirche, a musical highlight will soon be offered: the violin concert in D major by Josef Mysliveček, an often forgotten composer of the late Baroque, is on the program. Mysliveček, who lived from 1737 to 1781 and mainly worked in Italy, became known as "Il Boemo", which means "the Böhme". This reports Concerti .

Josef Mysliveček is a dazzling figure in music history that is worth rediscovering. Born in Prague as the son of a wealthy mill owner, he initially started the music as a hobby musician while enjoying training as a miller. In 1763 he moved to Venice to let his artistic talent run free. Here he was able to establish himself in the Italian music scene with the help of his violin game and his compositions. His first big opera "Semiramide" celebrated its premiere in 1766 and opened the doors for further success, including his work "Il Bellerofonte" in Naples became a hit. According to czechology his life was also shaped by tragedies, including the loss of his nose due to an accident and health problems, which are probably due to syphilis.

The musical journey

The upcoming performance in Potsdam is realized by the Dutch violinist Liza Ferschtman and the Potsdam Chamber Academy under the direction of Václav Luks. In addition to MySliveček's violin concert D major, the seventh symphony by the Prague composer Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda and the F major overture by Jan Dismas Zelenka is also on the program. This diversity underlines the musical brilliance of the performance and the importance of these composers in music history.

Mysliveček war nicht nur ein begnadeter Komponist, sondern auch ein Zeitgenosse von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The two developed a close friendship that lasted for many years and found their expression in emotional letters. The two met for the first time in 1770 in Bologna and remained in contact up to Mysliveček's death. At Mozart, Mysliveček is viewed as a influential figure for his own work, especially in the areas of symphony and opera.

a forgotten master

Although he was very appreciated in his time and left numerous works, including about thirty music theater pieces as well as trade fairs and chamber music, Mysliveček's legacy has largely been forgotten today. The English-language Wikipedia entry to him explains that his compositional creativity and the emotional intensity of his music, which is typical of Italian classical music, are often overlooked. To regain his place in music history, only recently succeeded in rediscovering his works and through film projects such as the biography "Il Boemo", which was most recently represented at the Academy Awards.