Short bio Adam Vaclav Michna z Otradovic
Full biography Adam Vaclav Michna z Otradovic
Adam Vaclav Michna z Otradovic was a renowned composer of the Baroque era who lived in the Czech Republic from 1600 to 1670. He was born into a noble family, and his father was a prominent court official.
Michna is best known for his religious compositions, including hymns, motets, and masses. His music is characterized by its polyphonic texture, which makes use of multiple voices, each with its own distinct melody.
Michna was also a prolific writer and musicologist, and he published several books on music theory and composition. His most famous book, "Loutna Česká" (The Czech Lute) was a collection of Czech folk songs arranged for lute and voice.
Beyond his musical achievements, Michna was also known for his commitment to his faith and his country. He was a devout Catholic and a supporter of the Habsburg dynasty, which ruled over Czech lands during his lifetime.
Today, Michna's music continues to be admired and performed. His compositions are notable for their intricate harmonies, expressive melodies, and skillful use of counterpoint. He is an important figure in the history of Czech music and a testament to the power of artistic expression.
Albums featuring Adam Vaclav Michna z Otradovic
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Hana Blažíková – Collegium Marianum, Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic – A Lily Among Thorns - Czech Marian Music(CD, ) | 2022 | Supraphon |
| 2 |  |
Adam Václav Michna, Jaroslav Tůma – Svaté Lásky Labyrinth (Czech Marian Music 1647 / 2014)(CD, ) | 2014 | Arta Records |
| 3 |  |
Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic, Musica Pro Sancta Cecilia – Loutna Česká(CD, Album) | 2008 | Sancta Cecilia o.s. |
| 4 |  |
Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic, Schola Gregoriana Pragensis - David Eben, Societas Incognitorum - Eduard Tomaštík – Missa III., Vesperae Beatae Mariae Virginis, Litaniae B. M. V. à 8.(CD, Album) | 2004 | Rosa Music (2) |
| 5 |  |
Adam Václav Michna, Capella Regia, Robert Hugo – Officium Vespertinum(CD, Album) | 2001 | Arta Records |
| 6 |  |
Adam Michna z Otradovic, Chorus Angelus - Igor Angelov – Česká Mariánská Muzika(2×CD, Album) | 2000 | Angel - Kulturní Agentura |
| 7 |  |
Adam Václav Michna Z Otradovic, Ritornello, Michael Pospíšil – Loutna Česká(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1996 | Arta Records |
| 8 |  |
A. V. Michna, Capella Regia Musicalis - Robert Hugo – Missa Sancti Wenceslai, Svatoroční Muzika(CD, Album) | 1994 | Popron Classics |
| 9 |  |
Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic, Gutta Musicae - Svatopluk Jányš, Symposium Musicum - Miloslav Klement – Svatoroční Muzika(CD, Album) | 1993 | Panton |
| 10 |  |
Missa à 7, Cantiones, Requiem(CD, Album) | 1992 | Studio Matouš |
| 11 |  |
Adam Michna Z Otradovic / Musica Bohemica conducted by Jaroslav Krček – Loutna Česká (The Czech Lute / Böhmische Laute) | 1991 | Panton |
| 12 |  |
Pražští Žesťoví Sólisté, Václav Rabas – Vánoční Hudba Pro žestě / Christmas Brass Music | 1986 | Supraphon |
| 13 |  |
Adam Vaclav Michna, Bohuslav Matěj Černohorský – Messe De Saint-Wenceslas pour soli, choeurs et orchestre - Motet "Quem Lapidaverunt" | 1977 | Classique Auvidis |
| 14 |  |
Zvonar, Linek, Brixi, Černohorský, Otradovic, Zach, Vanhal, Seger – Orgeln Aus Dem Goldenen Prag | 1974 | Ex Libris |
| 15 |  |
Adam Václav Michna Z Otradovic, Jakub Jan Ryba – Česká Duchovní Hudba Baroka A Klasicismu | 1967 | Supraphon |
| 16 |  |
Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic, Bohuslav Matěj Černohorský – Various(7", 45 RPM) | 1967 | Supraphon |
| 17 |  |
Adam Michna z Otradovic, Czech Philharmonic Chorus, Musici Pragenses, Pro Arte Antiqua – Magnificat / Missa Sancti Venceslai | 1966 | Supraphon |
| 18 |  |
Adam Michna Z Otradovic, Vaclav Smetacek, Josef Veselka, Symphonisches Orchester Des Rundfunks Von Bratislava, Moravan – Sacra Et Litaniae À 5, 6, 7 & 8 Vocum Cum Instrumentis | 1966 | Schwann Musica Sacra |
| 19 |  |
Adam Michna z Otradovic / Jan Zach, František Ignác Tůma – Czech Easter Music | 1964 | Supraphon |
| 20 |  |
František Xaver Brixi / Adam Michna z Otradovic – Missa Pastoralis / Vánoční Muzika | 1962 | Supraphon |
| 21 |  |
Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic, Georg Friedrich Händel, Orchestre Et Choeurs Philharmoniques Européens – Missa Sancti Wencelsai - Dettinger Te Deum(CD, ) | - | Classic Record Club |
| 22 |  |
Adam Václav Michna, Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora – The Czech Lute / Loutna česká(CD, ) | - | Nibiru |
| 23 |  |
František Xaver Brixi / Adam Michna z Otradovic – Missa Pastoralis / Vánoční Muzika(LP, Stereo) | - | Supraphon |
Videos featuring Adam Vaclav Michna z Otradovic
Adam Michna z Otradovic - Vánoční noc , original version
Adam Michna z Otradovic (cca 1600-1676) Christmas night, Sings MUSICA FRESCA
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