Mozart. Mass in C minor (Tartu)

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste 

Programme:

Mozart. Great Mass in C minor K 427 

Mozart’s monumental Mass in C minor is not often performed in Estonia. This is probably due to the high requirements which were set out for the composition by the author in terms of its group of performers. The mass is colourful: a Bach-like choir polyphony alternates with crisp beauty and ecstatic jubilations, with striking opera-like music being confronted by the elegance and grace characteristic of Mozart. The scale of emotions in the piece ranges from grandiose to humble prayers and devoted contemplations.