Works
The total number of Zelenka's known and attributed opus numbered works is 249. His sacred vocal-instrumental music is in the center of the compositions - over 20 masses, 4 extensive oratoria and requiems, 2 Magnificat and Te Deum settings, 13 litanies, many psalms, hymns, antiphons and other similar works comprise his legacy. Zelenka also created a number of instrumental works - 6 trio or quartet sonatas, 5 capricci, 1 Hipocondrie, Concerto, Overture and Symphonie. The opuses numbering is marked „ZWV“ – „Zelenka-Werke-Verzeichnis“ (Zelenka Works Index)
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