Immerse yourself in the sacred and sublime with "Mozart: Complete Masses, Vol. 5," a captivating collection of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's spiritual masterpieces. This album, released on April 25, 2025, under the esteemed Naxos label, is a testament to Mozart's unparalleled genius and his profound ability to blend the sacred with the sublime.
Spanning a total of 1 hour and 14 minutes, this volume features three of Mozart's most celebrated masses: the Missa solemnis in C Minor, K. 139 "Waisenhausmesse," the Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259 "Orgelsolomesse," and the Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337. Each piece is a journey through the depths of faith and the heights of musical expression, showcasing Mozart's mastery of composition and his ability to evoke deep emotional and spiritual resonance.
The album opens with the Missa solemnis in C Minor, a work known for its dramatic intensity and rich harmonic language. The "Dominicus" Mass, as it is also known, reveals a deepening of Mozart's contrapuntal and harmonic language, with more adventurous and memorable melodies for the soloists. The Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259, is a shorter yet equally profound work, showcasing Mozart's ability to convey deep spiritual meaning in a concise and elegant form. The album concludes with the Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337, a grand and majestic work that encapsulates the full range of Mozart's compositional prowess.
Performed by the renowned Cologne Vocal Ensemble and conducted by Jonas Müller, this album is a celebration of Mozart's enduring legacy. The ensemble's pristine vocals and meticulous attention to detail bring Mozart's sacred works to life, offering a listening experience that is both spiritually uplifting and musically transcendent.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Mozart: Complete Masses, Vol. 5" is an essential addition to your collection. It is a testament to the timeless beauty of Mozart's music and a reminder of the enduring power of sacred choral works.
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Tracks
Missa solemnis in C Minor, K. 139 "Waisenhausmesse": I. KyrieWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Paul Schweinester, Jonas Müller, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Minor, K. 139 "Waisenhausmesse": II. GloriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Paul Schweinester, Jonas Müller, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Minor, K. 139 "Waisenhausmesse": III. CredoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Paul Schweinester, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Minor, K. 139 "Waisenhausmesse": IV. SanctusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Minor, K. 139 "Waisenhausmesse": V. Benedictus - Hosanna da capoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Minor, K. 139 "Waisenhausmesse": Agnus DeiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Paul Schweinester, Jonas Müller, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259 "Orgelsolomesse": I. KyrieWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Paul Schweinester, Jonas Müller, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259 "Orgelsolomesse": II. GloriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Paul Schweinester, Jonas Müller, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259 "Orgelsolomesse": III. CredoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Paul Schweinester, Jonas Müller, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259 "Orgelsolomesse": IV. SanctusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259 "Orgelsolomesse": V. BenedictusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Paul Schweinester, Jonas Müller, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259 "Orgelsolomesse": VI. Agnus DeiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katharina Ruckgaber, Elvira Bill, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337: I. KyrieWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337: II. GloriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carolina Ullrich, Marie Henriette Reinhold, Angelo Pollak, Konstantin Krimmel, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337: III. CredoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carolina Ullrich, Marie Henriette Reinhold, Angelo Pollak, Konstantin Krimmel, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337: IV. SanctusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carolina Ullrich, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337: V. BenedictusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carolina Ullrich, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Missa solemnis in C Major, K. 337: V. Agnus DeiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carolina Ullrich, Marie Henriette Reinhold, Angelo Pollak, Konstantin Krimmel, Cologne Cathedral Vocal Ensemble, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
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