Description
Mozart - Requiem Mass in D Minor, K. 626 | Hungaroton Audio CD
- UPC: HCD12038-2
- Format: Audio CD
- Language: Latin (with English liner notes)
- Conductor: János Ferencsik
- Released: 1987, Hungary
- Label: Hungaroton
Overview
Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor, K. 626 is one of the most profound and mysterious compositions in classical music history. This Hungaroton recording, conducted by János Ferencsik, features a stellar performance by the Hungarian State Orchestra and the Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus. With powerful vocal performances from Magda Kalmár (soprano), Klára Takács (contralto), György Korondy (tenor), and József Gregor (bass), this rendition brings the deeply emotional and spiritual essence of Mozart’s final masterpiece to life.
Product Features
- Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Conductor: János Ferencsik
- Orchestra: Hungarian State Orchestra
- Choir: Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus
- Vocalists:Language: Latin (with English liner notes)
- Soprano – Magda Kalmár
- Contralto – Klára Takács
- Tenor – György Korondy
- Bass – József Gregor
- Label: Hungaroton
- Release Year: 1987
Interesting Facts
- Requiem in D Minor was Mozart’s final composition, left unfinished at his death in 1791. His student, Franz Xaver Süssmayr, completed the work based on Mozart’s drafts and instructions.
- The piece was commissioned anonymously by Count Franz von Walsegg, who intended to pass it off as his own composition in memory of his late wife.
- The Lacrimosa movement, known for its haunting beauty, was only partially completed by Mozart before his passing.
- This recording by the Hungarian State Orchestra is regarded as one of the most emotive renditions of the Requiem, emphasizing the dramatic contrast and ethereal harmonies of Mozart’s choral masterpiece.
Track Listing
- Requiem - Kyrie (7:46)
- Dies Irae (1:53)
- Tuba Mirum (3:37)
- Rex Tremendae (2:10)
- Recordare (5:33)
- Confutatis (3:03)
- Lacrimosa (3:22)
- Domine Jesu (4:49)
- Hostias (5:21)
- Sanctus (1:48)
- Benedictus (5:37)
- Agnus Dei
Publishers
Label: Hungaroton
Country: Hungary
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