Tomáš Norbert Koutník Explained

Tomáš Norbert Koutník (1698–1775) was a Czech composer.[1] His short oratorio "the innocent thief" contains roles for the soul (Duše), unrighteousness (Nespravedlnost), Jesus and Pilate. He was born and died in Choceň.

Recordings

Koutník: Requiem in e flat major. Kriminalista nevinný - Otto Novák (soloist), Dagmar Rosíková (vocalist), Marie Mrázová (vocalist), Vítězslav Pochman (vocalist), Jan Soumar (vocalist) Cantores Pragenses, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Josef Hercl Supraphon 1971

Notes and References

  1. Hudební věda 2001 Tomáš Norbert Koutník (1698-1775), kantor, varhaník a starší literátského bratrstva v Chocni