Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's sacred choral masterpieces with this captivating album, released on January 1, 1993, by Decca Music Group Ltd. This collection showcases Mozart's unparalleled ability to blend sacred text with sublime music, featuring the resplendent "Coronation Mass" in C Major, K. 317, a piece renowned for its ceremonial grandeur and luminous melodies. The album also includes the "Vesperae solennes de confessore" in C Major, K. 339, a set of vesper psalms that exemplify Mozart's mastery of choral writing, and the poignant "Ave verum corpus," K. 618, a brief yet profoundly moving motet that encapsulates the composer's deep spiritual sensitivity. Spanning a concise 53 minutes, this album offers a rich exploration of Mozart's sacred music, performed with the clarity and precision that Decca is known for. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Mozart's music, this album provides a compelling introduction to the composer's sacred choral works, highlighting his enduring influence on the classical music canon.
Tracks
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": I. KyrieWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Hans Peter Blochwitz, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": II. GloriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Jadwiga Rappe, Hans Peter Blochwitz, Thomas Quasthoff, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": III. CredoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Jadwiga Rappe, Hans Peter Blochwitz, Thomas Quasthoff, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": IV. SanctusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": V. BenedictusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Jadwiga Rappe, Hans Peter Blochwitz, Thomas Quasthoff, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
Mass in C Major, K. 317 "Coronation Mass": VI. Agnus DeiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Jadwiga Rappe, Hans Peter Blochwitz, Thomas Quasthoff, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 1. Dixit Dominus Domino meo (Ps. 109/110)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Jadwiga Rappe, Peter Schreier, Thomas Quasthoff, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 2. Confitebor tibi, Domine (Ps. 110/111)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Jadwiga Rappe, Peter Schreier, Thomas Quasthoff, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 3. Beatus vir qui timet Dominum (PS. 111/112)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Jadwiga Rappe, Peter Schreier, Thomas Quasthoff, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 4. Laudate pueri Dominum (Ps. 112/113)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 5. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes (Ps. 116/117)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, K.339: 6. Magnificat anima mea (Luc. 1:46-55)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edith Mathis, Jadwiga Rappe, Peter Schreier, Thomas Quasthoff, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden
Ave verum corpus, K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schreier
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