Short bio Frantisek Brixi
Birthday:
1732 in Prague, Czech Republic
Died:
1771 in Prague, Czech Republic
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Classical
Full biography Frantisek Brixi
Frantisek Xaver Brixi was a Czech classical composer of the 18th century , born in Prague on January 2, 1732. He came from a musical family, and was the son of a composer. Brixi was a prolific composer, producing over 500 works, including some 290 church compositions, cantatas, and oratorios, as well as chamber and orchestral compositions. He was especially renowned for his organ concertos, which were originally performed in the theatre.
Brixi lived during the Baroque period and was known for his adherence to Baroque style and ornamentation. His works were notable for their rich harmonies and counterpoint, as well as their use of brass and percussion. Brixi was also skilled at writing melodies that were memorable and pleasing to the ear.
Brixi served as the Kapellmeister of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, where he composed many of his church works. He died relatively young, at the age of 39, on October 14, 1771.
Today, Brixi is recognized as one of the most important composers of his time in the Czech Republic. His works continue to be performed and recorded, and his legacy lives on as a testament to his virtuosity and talent as a composer.
Compositions featuring Frantisek Brixi
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organ Concerto No. 2 in G major | 15:40 min | Concerto | - |
| 2 | Toccata a fuga for organ in A minor | 5:55 min | Keyboard | - |
| 3 | Symphony in D major | 8:42 min | Symphony | - |
| 4 | Quem vidistes, pastores? | 4:05 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 5 | Prelude for organ in F | 2:30 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | Pastorella for organ | 3:22 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Pastorella & Fugue, for organ, in C major | 5:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Organ Concerto No. 8 in D major | 7:30 min | Concerto | - |
| 9 | Organ Concerto No. 7 in G major | 16:10 min | Concerto | - |
| 10 | Organ Concerto No. 6 in G major | 15:32 min | Concerto | - |
| 11 | Organ Concerto No. 5 in F major | 16:32 min | Concerto | - |
| 12 | Organ Concerto No. 4 in D major | 14:32 min | Concerto | - |
| 13 | Organ Concerto No. 3 in D major | 11:21 min | Concerto | - |
| 14 | Aria de nativitate Domini nostri Jesu Christi | 9:21 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 15 | Organ Concerto No. 1 in F major | 9:38 min | Concerto | - |
| 16 | Organ Concerto in D major (Allegro moderato, Andante molto, Allegro) | 16:18 min | Concerto | - |
| 17 | Organ Concerto in C major (Allegro, Adagio, Presto) | 10:52 min | Concerto | - |
| 18 | Organ Concerto in C major (Allegro moderato, Adagio, Allegro (Alla breve)) | 15:18 min | Concerto | - |
| 19 | Organ Concerto in C major (Allegro assai, Adagio, Allegro) | 14:36 min | Concerto | - |
| 20 | Opus Patheticum de Septem Doloribus Beatae Mariae Virginis, oratorio | 29:03 min | Choral | - |
| 21 | Motetto Pastorale, for 4 voices, chorus & orchestra | 4:05 min | Choral | - |
| 22 | Missa Integra in D minor | 37:19 min | Choral | - |
| 23 | Missa di Gloria, for soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major | Choral | - | |
| 24 | Judas Iscariothes, oratorio | 79:25 min | Choral | - |
| 25 | Harpsichord Concerto in G major | 14:13 min | Concerto | - |
| 26 | Fugue for organ in C minor | 2:37 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Frantisek Brixi
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Brixi, Händel, Haydn, Soler, Vivaldi / Croci, Pieter Van Dijk, Anton Holzapfel, Roberto Loreggian, Christian Schmitt (2) – Organ Concertos(10×CD, , Box Set, ) | 2010 | Brilliant Classics |
| 2 |  |
Linek Koželuh Brixi Rejcha, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Vojtěch Spurný – Baroque Bohemia & Beyond(CD, Album) | 2007 | Alto |
| 3 |  |
Brixi - Soloists • Musica Bohemica • Jaroslav Krček – Judas Iscariothes (Oratorium Pro Die Sacro Parasceves)(CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo) | 2006 | Supraphon |
| 4 |  |
Vanhal Dušek Brixi Vranický, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Vojtěch Spurný – Baroque Bohemia & Beyond(CD, Album) | 2006 | Alto |
| 5 |  |
František Xaver Brixi, Christian Schmitt (2) – Organ Concertos (Complete)(2×CD, Album) | 2006 | Brilliant Classics |
| 6 |  |
Vojtěch Spurný, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Linek, Koželuh, Brixi, Rejcha – Masters Of Czech Baroque And Classicism(CD, Compilation) | 2003 | Ariola |
| 7 |  |
Věra Heřmanová, Robert Hugo, Capella Regia Musicalis, František Xaver Brixi – Brixi Organ Concertos(CD, Album, Compilation, Stereo) | 1998 | Supraphon |
| 8 |  |
Konzert Für Orgel Und Orchester Nr.1 F-Dur - Missa A Bono Pastore F-Dur(CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo) | 1996 | Cantus Classics |
| 9 |  |
František Xaver Brixi , Soloists Musica Bohemica, Jaroslav Krček – Judas Iscariothes (Oratorium Pro Die Sacro Parasceves))(CD, Album) | 1996 | Bonton |
| 10 |  |
Prague Mozart Trio, Nudera, Brixi, Matouš – Prague Mozart Trio(CD, Album) | 1994 | Multisonic |
| 11 |  |
František Xaver Brixi, Virtuosi Di Praga – Organ Concertos / Mass(CD, Album) | 1993 | Popron Classics |
| 12 |  |
František Xaver Brixi, Concerto Vocale Munchen – Missa di Gloria - Concerto Per Organo(CD, Stereo) | 1993 | Calig |
| 13 |  |
Franck, Saint-Saëns, Widor, Haydn, Brixi – Concert pour orgue(2×CD, Compilation) | 1991 | Turnabout |
| 14 |  |
František Xaver Brixi - Verebics, Borchers, Weir, Gebhardt, Kühn Mixed Chorus, Prague Chamber Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling – Missa Integra / Opus Patheticum | 1989 | Supraphon |
| 15 |  |
Franz Xaver Brixi, Stefan-Johannes Bleicher, Julius Berger, Mitglieder Des SWF-SO, Baden-Baden – 5 Konzerte Für Orgel Und Orchester - Freie Orgelwerke(2×CD, Album, Stereo) | 1989 | Ebs |
| 16 |  |
František Xaver Brixi • Jiří Ignác Linek • Jan Václav Stamic - Alena Veselá, Bohuslav Martinů Chamber Orchestra, František Jílek / Dvořák Chamber Orchestra, Vladimír Válek – Organ Concertos(CD, Album) | 1988 | Supraphon |
| 17 |  |
František Xaver Brixi / Ivan Sokol, Slovak Chamber Orchestra – Koncerty Pre Organ A Orchester = Concertos For Organ And Orchestra(2×LP, Album) | 1986 | Opus |
| 18 |  |
Ceslav Vanhura, Simon Brixi, Hieronymus Brixi, Jiri Ignac Linek, Frantisek Xaver Brixi, Jakub Lokay, Jakub Jan Ryba – Böhmische Weihnacht(LP, Reissue) | 1984 | Schwann Musica Sacra |
| 19 |  |
F.X.Brixi / J.V.Stamic / J.I.Linek – Varhanní Koncerty(LP, Repress) | 1983 | Supraphon |
| 20 |  |
Brixi / Černohorský / Kopřiva / Kuchař / Losy / Vaňhal / Zach, Zuzana Růžičková – Czech Baroque Harpsichord Music | 1983 | Supraphon |
| 21 |  |
František Xaver Brixi - Jan Hora - Prague Chamber Orchestra, František Vajnar – Organ Concertos | 1983 | Supraphon |
| 22 |  |
Česká Filharmonie, Václav Neumann, Václav Rabas - Pavel Josef Vejvanovský / Jan Václav Stamic / František Xaver Brixi – Live - Serenada Ad Duos Choros / Symfonie Es Dur / Koncert Pro Varhany A Orchestr F Dur | 1982 | Panton |
| 23 |  |
František Xaver Brixi, Karel Blažej Kopřiva, Jiří Ignác Linek – Böhmische Orgelkonzerte(LP, Reissue) | 1981 | Schwann Musica Mundi |
| 24 |  |
Rolf Uusväli, F. Brixi, J. Kellner, J. Krebs, R. Schumann, F. Mendelssohn – Rolf Uusväli (Organ) = Рольф Уусвяли (Орган)(LP, Reissue) | 1980 | Мелодия |
| 25 |  |
František Xaver Brixi, Karel Blažej Kopřiva, Jiří Ignác Linek – Böhmische Orgelkonzerte | 1975 | Schwann Musica Mundi |
| 26 |  |
F. X. Brixi, J. V. Stamic, J. I. Linek – Varhanní Koncerty | 1974 | Supraphon |
| 27 |  |
Zvonar, Linek, Brixi, Černohorský, Otradovic, Zach, Vanhal, Seger – Orgeln Aus Dem Goldenen Prag | 1974 | Ex Libris |
| 28 |  |
Jan Krtitel Krumpholz, František Xaver Brixi - Miroslav Kampelsheimer / Bedřich Dobrodinský, Symfonický Orchestr Hl. M. Prahy (FOK) – Concerto For Harp - Concerto For Organ(LP, Stereo) | 1968 | Supraphon |
| 29 |  |
František Xaver Brixi - Václav Rabas – Koncerty Pro Varhany A Orchestr | 1968 | Supraphon |
| 30 |  |
Joseph Haydn / František Xaver Brixi / Joseph Anton Auffmann, Franz Lehrndorfer – Organ Concerti | 1968 | Turnabout |
| 31 |  |
František Xaver Brixi / Adam Michna z Otradovic – Missa Pastoralis / Vánoční Muzika | 1962 | Supraphon |
| 32 |  |
Brixi, Krumpholz – Koncert Pro Varhany / Koncert Pro Harfu | 1960 | Supraphon |
| 33 |  |
František Xaver Brixi, Georg Friedrich Händel, Miroslav Kampelsheimer, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Ladislav Šíp, Jiří Reinberger, Václav Neumann – Concerto No. 1 In F Major For Organ And Orchestra / Concerto No. 4 In F Major For Organ And Orchestra, Op. 4 | 1957 | Supraphon |
| 34 |  |
Josef Seger, Jan Zach, Karel Blažej Kopřiva, Jan Křtitel Vaňhal, František Xaver Brixi, Miroslav Kampelsheimer, Milan Šlechta, Jiří Ropek – Czech Organ Music(LP, Promo, Mono) | 1956 | Supraphon |
| 35 |  |
František Xaver Brixi - Antonin Fils, Czech Singer Choir, Prague Symphony Orchestra – Missa Pastoralis / Missa Solemnis Pastoralis(LP, Stereo) | - | Artia Records |
| 36 |  |
John Stanley (2), František Xaver Brixi – 6 Organ Concertos Op. 10 / Organ Concertos(2×CD, ) | - | Not On Label |
| 37 |  |
Ф. К. Брикси, Г. Ф. Гендель, Пражский Симфонический Оркестр, Пражский Камерный Оркестр – Концерт №1 Фа Мажор Для Органа С Оркестром / Концерт №4 Для Органа С Оркестром(LP) | - | Supraphon |
| 38 |  |
František Xaver Brixi / Adam Michna z Otradovic – Missa Pastoralis / Vánoční Muzika(LP, Stereo) | - | Supraphon |
| 39 |  |
František Xaver Brixi / Josef Mysliveček – Parthia / Sonata A-Dur, Sonata D-Dur(10", Mono) | - | Supraphon |
Videos featuring Frantisek Brixi
Concerto for Organ and Orchestra in C major - Allegro moderato
Provided to YouTube by Supraphon
Concerto for Organ and Orchestra in C major - Allegro moderato · František Xaver Brixi · Pražský komorní orchestr/František Vajnar · Jan Hora
Brixi: Varhanní koncerty
℗ 1983 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Released on: 1990-
Concerto for Organ and Orchestra in D major - Andante molto
Provided to YouTube by Supraphon
Concerto for Organ and Orchestra in D major - Andante molto · František Xaver Brixi · Pražský komorní orchestr/František Vajnar · Jan Hora
Brixi: Varhanní koncerty
℗ 1983 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Released on: 1990-01-
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