Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626 (2017)

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Mozart’s Requiem – his final and unfinished masterpiece – is an extraordinary work. Discover the piece at the Salzburg Festival in the hands of conductor Teodor Currentzis, the ensemble musicAeterna, Anna Prohaska (soprano), Katharina Magiera (contralto), Mauro Peter (tenor), and Tareq Nazmi (bass). Few musical works are as steeped in legend as Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626. Commissioned anonymously by the eccentric count Franz von Walsegg, the funereal oeuvre would become Mozart’s last: when he died on December 5, 1791, only the Requiem aeternam and Kyrie movements were fully composed and orchestrated. Completed by other composers (Mozart’s student Franz Xaver Süssmayer in particular) using Mozart’s sketches and notes, the resulting work weaves the emotions we associate with death into a timeless musical exploration of every human being’s destiny, and constitutes a powerful final testament to its creator’s genius.

Director: Henning Kasten
Genre: Music
Runtime: 55 min
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Cast

Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Production: Unitel, ORF, ZDF, 3sat
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Latin
Original Language: en

Keywords

classical music, mozart, requiem, classical concert, musicaeterna

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626 about?
Mozart’s Requiem – his final and unfinished masterpiece – is an extraordinary work. Discover the piece at the Salzburg Festival in the hands of conductor Teodor Currentzis, the ensemble musicAeterna, Anna Prohaska (soprano), Katharina Magiera (contralto), Mauro Peter (tenor), and Tareq Nazmi (bass). Few musical works are as steeped in legend as Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626. Commissioned anonymously by the eccentric count Franz von Walsegg, the funereal oeuvre would become Mozart’s last: when he died on December 5, 1791, only the Requiem aeternam and Kyrie movements were fully composed and orchestrated. Completed by other composers (Mozart’s student Franz Xaver Süssmayer in particular) using Mozart’s sketches and notes, the resulting work weaves the emotions we associate with death into a timeless musical exploration of every human being’s destiny, and constitutes a powerful final testament to its creator’s genius.
Who directed Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626?
Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626 was directed by Henning Kasten.
Who stars in Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626?
Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626 stars Katharina Magiera, Mauro Peter, Tareq Nazmi, Anna Prohaska.
How long is Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626?
Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626 has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626?
Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626 is a Music film.
Where was Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626 produced?
Salzburg Festival 2017: Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K. 626 was produced in Austria, Germany.