Description

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem (DVD)

UPC: 807280729597

Product Features

Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Work: Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (K. 626)
Supplement: Franz Xaver Süßmayr, New Instrumentation by Franz Beyer
Cast: Rachel Yakar (Soprano), Ortrun Wenkel (Contralto), Kurt Equiluz (Tenor), Robert Holl (Bass)
Choir: Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor
Orchestra: Concentus Musicus Wien
Chorus Master: Gerhard Deckert
Subtitles: None
Picture Format: 4:3
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Region Code: 0 (Region-free)
Running Time: 55 minutes (Requiem), 21 minutes (Bonus)
DVD Format: DVD-9 NTSC
Country of Origin: Germany
Release Year: 2013

Overview

This DVD features a powerful live performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem (K. 626), conducted by the esteemed Nikolaus Harnoncourt at the Musikverein in Vienna, 1981. Accompanied by the Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor and Concentus Musicus Wien, this performance brings out the profound emotional depth and spiritual resonance of Mozart's final composition. The stellar cast, including Rachel Yakar, Ortrun Wenkel, Kurt Equiluz, and Robert Holl, delivers a deeply moving rendition of this masterwork. The DVD also includes a bonus performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata "Komm, du süße Todesstunde" (BWV 161), further enhancing the spiritual and musical experience.

Interesting Facts

Nikolaus Harnoncourt: A pioneering figure in historically informed performance, Harnoncourt's interpretation of Mozart's Requiem is renowned for its authenticity and emotional intensity.
Historic Venue: The performance was recorded at the Musikverein in Vienna, one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, known for its exceptional acoustics.
Supplement and Instrumentation: The version of the Requiem performed includes the completion by Franz Xaver Süßmayr, with new instrumentation by Franz Beyer, offering a fresh perspective on this timeless piece.
Bonus Content: The inclusion of Bach's Cantata "Komm, du süße Todesstunde" (BWV 161) provides a complementary work that explores themes of mortality and redemption, similar to those found in the Requiem.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik GmbH: A leading publisher of classical music performances, Arthaus Musik is dedicated to providing high-quality recordings from the world’s most renowned venues and artists, ensuring that classical music lovers can experience the finest performances in the comfort of their homes.