Romanus Weichlein - An Unknown Genius
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Copyright: Festspielhaus St. Pölten
After a period of more than 300 years Linz rediscovers highly expressive music composed by a master.

Copyright: Festspielhaus St. Pölten
The works of the Linz composer and exorcist Romanus Weichlein (ca. 1652 – 1706) convey superlative vitality and an undaunted will for innovation. After the horrors of the Thirty Years War he found in music an ideal way to cope with life’s challenges – for himself and others.
IDEA / CONCEPT // Gunar Letzbor
PERFORMING ARTISTS // Ars Antiqua Austria
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