Schubert: Mass in E Flat Major / Mozart: Mass in C Minor (Waisenhausmesse) Blu-ray

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Product Features

• Title: Schubert: Mass in E Flat Major / Mozart: Mass in C Minor (Waisenhausmesse)
• Conductor: Claudio Abbado
• Performers:Recorded Live: Haus für Mozart, Salzburg, July 28, 2012
  • Rachel Harnisch, Soprano
  • Roberta Invernizzi, Soprano
  • Sara Mingardo, Alto
  • Javier Camarena, Tenor
  • Paolo Fanale, Tenor
  • Alex Esposito, Bass
  • Arnold Schoenberg Choir, Erwin Ortner (Chorus Master)
  • Orchestra Mozart
• Director: Michael Beyer
• Production: Accentus Music, Paul Smaczny
• Running Time: 104 minutes
• Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC Full HD
• Sound Format: DTS-HD Master Audio, PCM Stereo
• Subtitles: Latin (Original), English, German, French, Korean
• Region: Code 0 (Worldwide)
• Disc Format: Blu-ray

Overview

This Blu-ray presents the renowned conductor Claudio Abbado’s triumphant return to the Salzburg Festival in 2012, where he led the Orchestra Mozart and the Arnold Schoenberg Choir in a masterful performance of Franz Schubert's Mass in E Flat Major and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Mass in C Minor, also known as the Waisenhausmesse. Capturing a rare moment of Abbado’s genius, this performance beautifully merges the power of choir, orchestra, and vocal soloists into a seamless and harmonious whole.

Abbado's interpretation is characterized by its incredible balance between orchestra and choir, delivering an unforgettable listening experience. The Mass in C Minor, composed by Mozart at a young age, complements Schubert's late masterpiece, offering listeners a journey through the sacred music of two of the greatest composers in classical music history.

Interesting Facts

• Claudio Abbado, one of the greatest conductors of his time, returned to the Salzburg Festival after a long absence. His performance in this recording was met with widespread acclaim.
• Mozart’s Waisenhausmesse (Mass K. 139) was written when he was just 12 years old, a remarkable achievement showcasing his prodigious talent.
• Schubert’s Mass in E Flat Major is one of his final major compositions and is considered one of his most profound sacred works.
• The recording took place in the iconic Haus für Mozart, adding to the historical significance of this performance.
• This performance is enhanced by the stunning vocal ensemble, perfectly blending with the orchestra, creating a captivating and spiritual experience.

Publishers

• Accentus Music
• ORF
• 2DF
• ARTE
• UNITEL CLASSICA

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