Mozart - Requiem & Kyrie in D Minor (Helmuth Rilling)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem in D minor, KV 626 stands as one of the most profound and mysterious works in the classical repertoire. This recording, conducted by the renowned Helmuth Rilling, pairs Mozart's final masterpiece with the equally powerful Kyrie in D minor, KV 341/368a.
A Masterful Interpretation
Helmuth Rilling brings his distinguished expertise to these monumental works, leading the acclaimed Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart and Bach-Collegium Stuttgart in performances that balance scholarly insight with emotional depth. The recording captures the dramatic intensity and spiritual beauty that have made Mozart's Requiem an enduring masterpiece.
Distinguished Soloists
The performance features an exceptional quartet of vocal soloists:
- Christiane Oelze - Soprano
- Ingeborg Danz - Alto
- Scot Weir - Tenor
- Andreas Schmidt - Bass
Programme Details
The CD includes the complete Requiem in D minor, featuring a completion that honours Mozart's original vision, alongside the majestic Kyrie in D minor, KV 341, a powerful choral work that complements the Requiem's spiritual intensity.
Recording Details
- Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Conductor: Helmuth Rilling
- Ensembles: Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart
- Works: Requiem in D minor, KV 626 | Kyrie in D minor, KV 341/368a
- Label: Hänssler Classic
- Genre: Classical, Sacred Music, Choral
- Format: CD
- Condition: Pre-owned
- UPC: 4010276004691
Essential listening for classical music enthusiasts, this recording offers a compelling interpretation of Mozart's most profound sacred works, performed by world-class musicians under Rilling's authoritative direction.