Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor II – Dies Irae – conducted by John Eliot Gardiner. Filmed at Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona in Dec. 1991. A Requiem Mass is a Roman Catholic service to pray for the departed. Mozart’s composition follows a specific structure with different parts. Mozart didn’t finish the Requiem Mass, so it was completed by his pupil Süssmayr. Süssmayr used parts of the Introit and Kyrie for the Lux Aeterna section.
About the composer…

Mozart’s musical career took off when he toured Europe as a child prodigy, captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent and virtuosity. As a composer, he had a remarkable ability to create melodies that were both elegant and emotionally powerful. His works are characterized by their melodic richness, harmonic sophistication, and exquisite craftsmanship.
Some of Mozart’s most notable works include his symphonies, such as Symphony No. 40 and Symphony No. 41 (also known as the “Jupiter Symphony”), his operas, including The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni, and his piano concertos, such as Piano Concerto No. 21. Mozart’s music continues to be performed and appreciated worldwide for its timeless beauty and profound expression.
In his short life of only 35 years, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. His compositions continue to inspire and delight audiences today, making him one of the most enduring figures in the history of music.