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Gunar Letzbor

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A Specialist in Church Music Recognized by Bruckner HimselfListen to Aumann, a Composer Associated with St. Florian AbbeyFranz Joseph Aumann received his musical education in Vienna as a member of the choir alongside Michael Haydn and Albrechtsberger. He entered St. Florian Abbey at the age of 25, took over the choir just two years later, and went on to conduct church music there for more than 40 years. His church music was performed at St. Florian Abbey until the 19th century, and Brucknerwho served as the abbeys organist for seven yearsalso held his works in high regard.The Mass in C Major is a Missa Solemnis featuring a grand orchestration with oboes, trumpets, and timpani, and a performance time exceeding 40 minutes; it is believed to have been composed for a special holiday. Alongside virtuosic and brilliant passages, listeners can savor a unique musical flow that breathes wit