Short bio Rupert Ignaz Mayr
Full biography Rupert Ignaz Mayr
Rupert Ignaz Mayr (1646-1712) was a German violinist , organist, composer, and kapellmeister who was known for his liturgical music with a distinctly dramatic character. He worked in the important Cathedral of Passau in the southwest corner of Bavaria , Germany, and later became the Kapellmeister in Munich at the court of Maximilian II Emanuel of Bavaria.
Mayr's compositions include sacred works such as oratorios, masses, and motets, as well as secular music such as sonatas and concertos. His music is characterized by its clear and expressive melodies, skillful counterpoint, and dramatic use of harmony. His Chalumeaux Concerti and Magnificat are among his best-known works.
Mayr's music has gained renewed attention in recent years, with recordings of his works being released by various ensembles and performers. His works are notable for their unique blend of baroque and early classical styles and their emotional depth and expressiveness. Mayr remains an important figure in the history of German music, and his contributions to the development of the baroque and classical styles continue to be recognized and celebrated today.
Compositions featuring Rupert Ignaz Mayr
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laudate pueri Dominum, for voice & continuo (Psalm 112 & 113) | 11:09 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 2 | Venite gentes, hymn for voice & continuo | 13:42 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 3 | Sonata for violin & continuo (Minoritenkonvent MS XIV 726, Sonata No. 102) | 5:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Sonata for violin & continuo (Minoritenkonvent MS XIV 726, Sonata No. 78) | 5:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Sonata for violin & continuo (Minoritenkonvent MS XIV 726, Sonata No. 67) | 5:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Scapulis suis, for 4 voices | 2:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 7 | Sancta Maria, mater Dei, motet | 7:25 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 8 | Salve Regina, for voice, chorus & ensemble | 9:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | Passer invenit, for 4 voices | 2:19 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | Passacaglia-grave in B flat major | 6:48 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Nisi Dominus, for voice & continuo (Psalm 126 & 127) | 13:19 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 12 | Meditabor, for 4 voices | 1:58 min | Choral | - |
| 13 | Marienvesper 2, for chorus & ensemble | 7:56 min | Choral | - |
| 14 | Marienvesper 1, for chorus & ensemble | 8:27 min | Choral | - |
| 15 | Ascendit Deus, for 4 voices & chorus | 5:16 min | Choral | - |
| 16 | Laudate Dominum, for 4 voices & chorus | 0:47 min | Choral | - |
| 17 | Jubilate Deo, for 4 voices & chorus | 4:38 min | Choral | - |
| 18 | In terras descendam, for voice | 8:56 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 19 | Formula votiva, for voice | 7:30 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 20 | Dominus regnavit, for chorus, 2 violins, 3 violas da gamba & continuo | 4:06 min | Choral | - |
| 21 | Dominus regnavit, for 4 voices & chorus | 3:56 min | Choral | - |
| 22 | Domine ad adjuvandum me festina, for 4 voices & continuo | 1:12 min | Choral | - |
| 23 | Credidi, for 4 voices & chorus | 2:12 min | Choral | - |
| 24 | Confitebor, for 4 voices & chorus | 3:27 min | Choral | - |
| 25 | Confitebor, for 4 voices | 2:42 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 26 | Confitebor tibi, for voice | 11:00 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 27 | Beati omnes, for voice | 8:53 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 28 | Ave regina coelorum, for voice | 7:47 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Rupert Ignaz Mayr
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Rupert Ignaz Mayr - Ars Antiqua Austria, Gunar Letzbor – Sacri Consentus - Antiphone 1681(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo) | 2019 | Challenge Classics |
| 2 |  |
Rupert Ignaz Mayr, Ars Antiqua Austria, Gunar Letzbor – Psalms From Sacri Concentus 1681(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2018 | Challenge Classics |
| 3 |  |
Johann Krieger, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Pino (2), Rupert Ignaz Mayr, Georg Philipp Telemann - Dominik Wörner, Le Concert Royal – Musica Michaelis - Cantatas Festives / Festliche Kantaten(CD, ) | 2009 | Amati |
| 4 |  |
Rupert Ignaz Mayr - Mechthild Bach, Elisabeth Popien, Hans Jörg Mammel, Gotthold Schwarz, Capella Weilburgensis Vocalis, L'arpa Festante, Doris Hagel – "Confitebor Tibi" Psalms - Motets - Concerti(CD, ) | 2007 | Profil Edition Günter Hänssler |
| 5 |  |
Rupert Ignaz Mayr ‧ Johann Philipp Krieger / Georg Jelden ‧ Walter Kägi ‧ Dieter Vorholz ‧ Josef Ulsamer ‧ Kurt Wolfgang Senn – Laudate Pueri Dominum ‧ Herr, Auf Dich Trau Ich ‧ Süddeutsche Orgelmeister(LP, Stereo) | 1962 | Archiv Produktion |
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