Aufschnaiter: Memnon sacer ab oriente, Op. 5

Benedikt Anton Aufschnaiter is refered to as the "Catholic Bach" by ensemble leader Gunar Letzbor. | Aufschnaiter cultivated a compositional style of polyphony using the rich imagery of the Catholic tradition. | This new release from Pan Classics weaves together Aufschnaiter's "Memnon sacer ab oriente" and organ works by Franz Anton Hugl to create a beautiful work. | The St. Florian Boys' Choir is joined by the ensemble Ars Antiqua Austria with Gunar Letzbor giving direction. | Ars Antiqua Austria is a group that is dedicated to performing Austrian baroque music on period instruments. | From its foundation in 1071, the St. Florian Boys' Choir has had a traditional part of the monastic worship at the St. Florian Monastery.