Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's sacred choral masterpieces with this captivating album, released on July 1, 2006, by Coviello Classics. Spanning a concise yet impactful 62 minutes, this collection showcases Mozart's unparalleled ability to blend sacred text with sublime melody, offering a spiritual and musical journey through some of his most revered works.
The centerpiece of the album is the resplendent "Coronation Mass" in C Major, K. 317, a composition renowned for its regal grandeur and intricate choral writing. The mass is performed in its entirety, taking the listener through the traditional liturgical sequence from the solemn "Kyrie" to the triumphant "Agnus Dei."
Complementing the mass are two of Mozart's most celebrated sacred vocal works: the exuberant "Exsultate, jubilate," K. 165, and the contemplative "Vesperae solennes de confessore," K. 339. The former, a motet for soprano and orchestra, is a tour de force of vocal agility and expressive depth, while the latter, a setting of the evening prayer service, offers a serene and introspective counterpoint to the mass.
The album concludes with the poignant "Ave verum corpus," K. 618, a brief yet profound anthem that encapsulates Mozart's ability to convey profound emotion with remarkable economy. Throughout the album, Mozart's genius for melody, harmony, and dramatic pacing is on full display, making this a collection that will delight both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers to Mozart's sacred music alike.
Tracks
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": KyrieWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": GloriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Melanie Forgeron, Christoph Wittmann, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": CredoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Melanie Forgeron, Christoph Wittmann, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": SanctusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": BenedictusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Melanie Forgeron, Christoph Wittmann, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": Agnus DeiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Melanie Forgeron, Christoph Wittmann, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Exsultate jubilate, K. 165: Exsultate, jubilateWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Exsultate jubilate, K. 165: Fuget amica diesWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Exsultate jubilate, K. 165: Tu virginumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Exsultate jubilate, K. 165: AllelujaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Dixit Domnus Domino meoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Melanie Forgeron, Christoph Wittmann, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Confitebor tibi DomineWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Melanie Forgeron, Christoph Wittmann, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Beatus vir qui timet DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Melanie Forgeron, Christoph Wittmann, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Laudate pueri DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Laudate Dominum omnes gentesWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: Magnificat anima mea DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dorothee Mields, Melanie Forgeron, Christoph Wittmann, Martin Berner, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
Ave verum corpus in D Major, K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Chor Der Vocapella, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Marcus Bosch
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