SLOVAK SACRED MUSIC IN THE 20TH CENTURY

The core of 20th-century Slovak sacred music is formed by the works of composers such as Viliam Figuš-Bystrý, Mikuláš Moyzes, Mikuláš Schneider-Trnavský, Štefan Németh-Šamorínsky, and Eugen Suchoň. Their output (masses, offertories, hymns, and Marian prayers) reflects the continuity of liturgical music under changing social conditions, including periods of oppression. While some compositions were written for the traditional Latin rite, others responded to the Second Vatican Council’s call for vernacular liturgy. Despite stylistic diversity (from romanticism and modality to avant-garde twelve-tone technique) these works are united by their spiritual depth and cultural resonance.

Performers:
Eva Šušková – mezzo-soprano
Tomáš Šelc – bass-baritone
Katarína Šárközi – soprano
Júlia Urdová – vocals, viola
Juraj Tomka – violin
Sylvia Urdová – organ, vocals

CD Content:

Viliam Figuš-Bystrý (1875–1937)
1. Ave Maria, op. 94a (1933)
2. Confitebor tibi, Domine, op. 88, No. 3
3. Improperium expectavit, op. 88, No. 5
4. Adoro te devote, op. 88, No. 6

Mikuláš Moyzes (1872–1944)
5. Kyrie
6. Gloria
7. Credo
8. Sanctus
9. Agnus

Ján Egry (1824–1908)
10. Salve Regina

Viliam Figuš-Bystrý
11. Hail to You, Virgin Mary!, op. 7

Mikuláš Schneider-Trnavský (1881–1958)
12. Ave Maria (in B♭) (1910)

Štefan Németh-Šamorínsky (1896–1975)
Mass in A major, op. 19 (1933)
13. Kyrie
14. Gloria
15. Credo
16. Sanctus
17. Benedictus
18. Agnus
19. Dona nobis

20. Ave Maria No. 3, op. 32 (1947)

Eugen Suchoň (1908–1993)
Three Prayers, ESD 111 (1987)
21. Our Father
22. Hail Mary
23. I Believe

Slovak Monophonic Mass, ESD 105 (1977–1978)
24. Kyrie
25. Gloria
26. Credo
27. Sanctus and Benedictus
28. Agnus Dei

Jozef Malovec (1933–1998)
29. Ave Maria (1989)

Ladislav Stanček (1898–1979)
30. Ave Maria, op. 17a (1932)

Total Time: 55:30