There are few composers who have vanished into the darkness of music history to the extent of Johann Abraham Schmierer. Some listeners may wonder why this lovely music has not been recorded earlier. One reason is that six of the suites from Zodiaci Musici are missing. Another, strangely enough, may be the composer's name. Schmierer is German for "scribbler," and this sobriquet may have biased some against his music without ever hearing it. This release, featuring Petr Wagner and his Ensemble Tourbillon, makes a strong case for Schmierer's rehabilitation.
1 I. Overture, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 in F Major
2 II. Entrée, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 in F Major
3 III. Passacaille, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 in F Major
4 IV. Menuet, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 in F Major
5 V. Ballet, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 in F Major
6 VI. Gigue, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 in F Major
7 VII. Gavotte, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 in F Major
8 VIII. Rodeau, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 in F Major
9 I. Ouverture, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 in D minor
10 II. Allemande, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 in D minor
11 III. Rondeau, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 in D minor
12 IV. Bouree, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 in D minor
13 V. Menuet, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 in D minor
14 VI. Gavotte, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 in D minor
15 VII. Gigue, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 in D minor
16 VIII. Plainte, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 in D minor
17 I. Ouverture, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 in D Major
18 II. Entrée, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 in D Major
19 III. Chaconne, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 in D Major
20 IV. Courante, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 in D Major
21 V. Sarabande, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 in D Major
22 VI. Bouree, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 in D Major
23 VII. Air, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 in D Major
24 I. Ouverture, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 in B minor
25 II. Allemande, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 in B minor
26 III. Courante, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 in B minor
27 IV. Sarabande, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 in B minor
28 V. Bouree, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 in B minor
29 VI. Air, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 in B minor
30 VII. Ballet, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 in B minor
31 VIII. Rondeau, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 in B minor
32 I. Ouverture, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 in B-Flat Major
33 II. Allemande, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 in B-Flat Major
34 III. Chaconnejohann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 in B-Flat Major
35 IV. Bouree, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 in B-Flat Major
36 V. Menuet, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 in B-Flat Major
37 VI. Gavotte, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 in B-Flat Major
38 VII. Gigue, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 in B-Flat Major
39 VIII. Rondeau, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 in B-Flat Major
40 I. Ouverture, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 in G minor
41 II. Entrée, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 in G minor
42 III. Menuet, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 in G minor
43 IV. Bouree, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 in G minor
44 V. Melodie, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 in G minor
45 VI. Gavotte, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 in G minor
46 VII. Gigue, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 in G minor
47 VIII. Air, Johann Abraham Schmierer: Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 in G minor
There are few composers who have vanished into the darkness of music history to the extent of Johann Abraham Schmierer. Some listeners may wonder why this lovely music has not been recorded earlier. One reason is that six of the suites from Zodiaci Musici are missing. Another, strangely enough, may be the composer's name. Schmierer is German for "scribbler," and this sobriquet may have biased some against his music without ever hearing it. This release, featuring Petr Wagner and his Ensemble Tourbillon, makes a strong case for Schmierer's rehabilitation.
