Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and grace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with "Classical Voices Volume II," a meticulously curated collection of his most revered works. This album, spanning over three hours, is a testament to Mozart's supreme melodic prowess and enduring popularity as one of the most celebrated classical composers of all time.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Requiem in D Minor, K. 626," completed by Robert Levin, offering a profound and moving experience. It continues with a diverse array of pieces, including the serene "Mass in G Major," the triumphant "Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major," and the enchanting "Serenade for Strings in E Major." Each track is a masterclass in composition, showcasing Mozart's unparalleled ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his music.
"Classical Voices Volume II" is not just a compilation of Mozart's works; it's a journey through his musical genius. The album features performances by renowned early music scholars and performers, bringing an infectious enthusiasm and authenticity to each piece. From the delicate intricacies of the "Holberg Suite" to the grandeur of the "Te Deum," every note is a testament to Mozart's enduring legacy.
This album is a must-listen for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Whether you're drawn to the ethereal beauty of the "Requiem" or the lively charm of the "Serenade for Strings," "Classical Voices Volume II" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Dive into the world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and discover the timeless allure of his music.
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: Ia. Introit. Requiem (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Christine Brewer
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: Ib. Introit. Kyrie (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IIa. Sequence. Dies irae (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IIb. Sequence. Tuba mirum (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Christine Brewer, Ruxandra Donose, John Tessier, Eric Owens
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IIc. Sequence. Rex tremendae (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IIe. Sequence. Confutatis (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IIf. Sequence. Lacrimosa (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IIg. Sequence. Amen (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IIIa. Offertory. Domine Jesu (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Christine Brewer, Ruxandra Donose, John Tessier, Eric Owens
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IIIb. Offertory. Hostias (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IVa. Sanctus (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IVb. Benedictus (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Christine Brewer, Ruxandra Donose, John Tessier, Eric Owens
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: Va. Agnus Dei (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: Vb. Communion. Lux aeterna (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: Vc. Communion. Cum sanctis tuis (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Christine Brewer
Prologue to Mefistofele: IV. Final Psalmody - ExcerptArrigo Boito, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Morehouse-Spelman Chorus, The Young Singers of Callanwolde
Mass in G Major, FP 89: V. Agnus DeiFrancis Poulenc, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Festival Singers, Donna Carter
Christ on the Mount of Olives, Op. 85: HallelujahLudwig van Beethoven, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Vespers (All-Night Vigil), Op. 37: II. Bless the Lord, O My SoulSergei Rachmaninoff, Robert Shaw, Robert Shaw Festival Singers
Requiem, Op. 9: IV. SanctusMaurice Duruflé, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Te Deum, Op. 103, B. 176: I. Te Deum laudamus - ExcerptAntonín Dvořák, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: X. Suscepit IsraelJohann Sebastian Bach, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Dawn Upshaw, Penelope Jensen, Marietta Simpson
Requiem, Op. 48: IV. Pie JesuGabriel Fauré, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Judith Blegen
Requiem: VII. Libera me - ExcerptGiuseppe Verdi, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Susan Dunn
Cavalleria rusticana: Regina coeliPietro Mascagni, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Christine Brewer
Mass No. 2 in G Major, D. 167: V. BenedictusFranz Schubert, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, William Stone, Dawn Upshaw, David Gordon
Requiem, Op. 5, H 75: IV. Rex tremendaeHector Berlioz, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Holberg Suite, Op. 40: I. Prelude. Allegro vivaceEdvard Grieg, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Holberg Suite, Op. 40: II. Sarabande. AndanteEdvard Grieg, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Holberg Suite, Op. 40: III. Gavotte. Allegretto - Musette. Poco più mossoEdvard Grieg, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Holberg Suite, Op. 40: V. Rigaudon. Allegro con brioEdvard Grieg, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra, Noëmi Bodden, Monique Van Zelst
Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52: I. ModeratoAntonín Dvořák, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevoleEdward Elgar, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20: II. LarghettoEdward Elgar, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20: III. AllegrettoEdward Elgar, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52: III. Scherzo. VivaceAntonín Dvořák, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52: II. Tempo di valseAntonín Dvořák, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Holberg Suite, Op. 40: IV. Air. Andante religiosoEdvard Grieg, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: II. Et in terra paxAntonio Vivaldi, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus
Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52: IV. LarghettoAntonín Dvořák, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52: V. Finale. Allegro vivaceAntonín Dvořák, Conrad Van Alphen, Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra
Mass in C Minor, K. 427 "Great": I. KyrieWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Shaw, Edith Wiens
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: IId. Sequence. Recordare (Completed R. Levin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Levin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Christine Brewer, Ruxandra Donose, John Tessier, Eric Owens
Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": FinaleGustav Mahler, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, University Of South Florida Chorus, Master Chorale Of Tampa Bay, Ohio State University Chorale, Ohio State University Symphonic Choir, The Atlanta Boy Choir, Heidi Grant Murphy, Michael Sylvester