Wilhelm Lechleitner (1779-1827) - Erwachet ihr Hirten ()

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag Wilhelm Lechleitner! 🎉🍷 Composer: Wilhelm Lechleitner (1779-1827) Work: Erwachet ihr Hirten () Performers: Clara Sаttlеr (soprano); Martha Sеnn (alto); Johannes Puchlеitner (tenor); Rаlf Ernst (bass); Chor und orchester des Akadеmischen Musikvеrеins für Tirol; Josеf Wеtzingеr (conductor) Painting: Edward Young (1823-1882) - A Festive Wedding Procession HD image: Further info: Listen free: No available --- Wilhelm (Johann Nepomuk) Lechleitner (Stanzach, 15 May 1779 - Neustift bei Brixen, 6 November 1827) Austrian composer, Regens chori and teacher. In 1797 he joined the Augustinian canons in Neustift where he was ordained priest in 1802 and where he professed as a pastor since 1807. In 1808 he worked as a music prefect at the boarding school “Cassianeum“ in Brixen. In 1809 he was chaplain in Uttenheim and from 1811 until 1816 he was music teacher at the Innsbruck grammar school. Then he returned to Neustift to resume his work as a Regens chori. He was also there organist and teacher at the Boys’ Institute. As a composer, he mainly wrote church music highlighting by 5 Requiem, 2 Te Deum, several Masses and Stabat Mater and for his Musik zum Schauspiel Das große Opfer auf Golgotha (1812).