200th Anniversary Performance Commemorating Mozart's Death
Recorded: 5 December 1991, St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
This unique performance of Mozart's great Requiem took place on 5 December 1991, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the composer's death. Conducted by maestro Sir Georg Solti, Mozart's music was performed as an integral part of the liturgy for which it was originally intended, the special service taking place in the magnificent setting of Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, where Mozart's funeral rites were said on 6 December 1791. Accompanying the performance is an introductory film telling the extraordinary story of Mozart's Requiem, plus the 1992 film 'Bravo Solti', celebrating the maestro's 80th birthday.
This performance features an all-star cast that includes Cecilia Bartoli. Accompanying the performance is an introductory film telling the extraordinary story of Mozart's Requiem.
Aside from the Introductory film and 'Bravo Solti', the DVD release will also feature a DTS 5.1 surround sound, recapturing the impressive cathedral acoustic of the Wiener Stephansdom.
Bonus:
"The Story of the Requiem"
Traclisting:
I Introitus
II Kyrie
III Sequenz
IV Offertorium
V Sanctus
VI Benedictus
VII Agnus Dei
VIII Communio
The Story of the Requiem
Audio Selection
Bravo Solti
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