Kromeriz

A "Thousand-Guilder" Tune?

A “Thousand-Guilder” Tune?

Why the money title? We puzzled for a while over why Rittler’s 1000-Guilder Sonata, the second work on this program, has such an enigmatic title. Was it composed for a 1000-guilder commission? Is there a melody called “1000 Guilders”.

3. Anonymous  — Ceské Vánoce

3. Anonymous — Ceské Vánoce

3. The Great Composer: Anonymous Some of the names in Karl II’s music collection at Kroměříž are of known “thought leaders” in the field, composers whose music was widely known, respected and imitated by others..