Mozart's Requiem performance on the bicentenary of his death, 1991.
W. A. Mozart (Jan 27, 1756 - Dec. 5, 1791)
On the bicentenary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's death, December 5, 1991, Vienna hosted a special performance of his Requiem as a liturgical mass, for him as the decedent. It was performed at St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozart's wedding and funeral services were held.
Hearing prayers for Mozart in this sacred place which was so central to his life, is absolutely arresting. The soloists, choir and musicians are conducted by Sir Georg Solti, all being of the highest order. The end is not met with the applause we are accustomed to hearing in concert performances, but a recessional of melancholy beauty.
Related Article: Mozart Requiem Completed (My apology, the site where I published my article is currently unavailable. / Tel, March 20, 2016.)
Mozart - Requiem - Cecilia Bartoli - George Solti 1991
Video Credit:
Mozart Requiem - Cecilia Bartoli with George Solti conducting. Accessed Dec 3, 2013.
Post Credit:
Sherry Davis, The Chronicles of Modern Day Mozartian.
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