Mozart Requiem Mass in D Minor X - Benedictus
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2007
- John Eliot Gardiner conducts the English Baroque Soloists and the Monteverdi Choir. This performance was filmed at the Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona in Dec. 1991.
A Requiem Mass in the Roman Catholic tradition is a service designed to pray for the souls of the departed. The parts of the liturgy that are meant to be sung are what constitute all Requiem Mass compositions, including Mozart's.
The structure is as follows:
1. Introit
2. Kyrie
3. Sequence: a. Dies irae b. Tuba mirum c. Rex tremendae d. Recordare e. Confutatis f. Lacrimosa
4. Offertory: a. Domine Jesu Christe b. Hostias
5. Sanctus
6. Benedictus
7. Agnus Dei
8. Lux Aeterna
Mozart died before finishing the Requiem Mass, and his wife Constanze gave the task of finishing the work to a pupil of Mozart's named Süssmayr. From the Sanctus onward, the Requiem is the creation of Süssmayr, though he did use portions of the Introit and Kyrie for the Lux Aeterna, as requested by Mozart and as per tradition.
Despite, or maybe partially because of, the controversy surrounding this Requiem Mass, it is widely regarded as Mozart's greatest masterpiece.
Latin Lyrics and English translation follow: 
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I wish the recording were a bit louder; I had to turn my volume way up to hear it at a normal level. However, I was glad I did. This is one of the best Benedictae I've heard on RUclips. The soloists are darn near perfect - not overpowering, not too vibrato, clear on pitch and they blended modestly with the orchestra rather than competing to be heard. I'm glad to see the thoughtfulness with which this was orchestrated. The fact that the chorus had intelligence and energy was icing on the cake.
This is, by far, the best rendition of this piece (for me)....Wonderful performance :):)
I was utterly surprised by the fantastic tone and precision. Sensational! Gardiner and the players -- BRAVO! First rate music from people who are clearly passionate about the music. They shame many larger, richer, and better-known orchestras and voices.
Oh this is just lovely, just lovely. Exactly as I want to hear this Benedictus - Bravo Herr Sussmayer !These solists are sublime.
Beautiful bouquet of wonderful sounds. This is quite awesome and such dulcet sweet tones from the singers
It is that what distinguishes us from the common animals.
Ah dear, reminds me so much of his beautiful opera ensemble moments.
I love that bass. Fantastic
One word: beautiful!
Very warm and nice sound!
I liked the mezzo-soprano voice, a beautiful part of the requiem.
Thanks for uploading
Thanks for the info!
I love Mozart!
I wish he were alive today, I'd flood him with fan mail and roses!!
i loved the confutatis the most untill now.. i always think that is dramatic is beautiful. it makes me really feel the music...
I love the fact that the chorus and the soloists are not reading throughout the performance. It gives a kind of authenticity, I think.
Los solistas generalmente no leen el texto, deben aprender de memoria los textos y las indicaciones del director. Es como el solista para un concierto para instrumento y orquesta. Debe tener la partitura aprendida en su memoria.
I think this Music is wonderful.
This is a great, great Benedictus. Mozart would have been proud.
NormanStansfield1: The words of the whole Requiem are from the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass, the Mass for the dead. This particular movement is "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini - hosanna in excelsis," or "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest."
silv. I love these two women. There are so many American singers over-hyped like Renee Fleming and dare I say it Maria Callas (someone will kill me for this :). Barbara Bonney is a diamond who and American can be proud of. As for Anne Sofie. This lady is so talented and has more class in her little finger than people like Anna Netrebko have in their whole body. I too love Barbara Bonney's voice. It is purity itself.
basset horns. Mozart loved them
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.
Osanna in excelsis.
I enjoy the funny faces that the bassoonist makes. XP
@babs60645 He's using one because he's conducting an orchestra, as well.
Anne Sofie sounds good as usual :)
D minor is the key signature. I'd suggest you look up what a key signature is on wikipedia because it would take too long if I explained it here. Basically it tells the musicians what notes to alter. It also affects the sound and harmony. Much, much more to this question than I could ever hope to answer. Look it up for best results.
@Diabalon You are correct in saying that where a person is born is only an indicator to nationality. In Maria's case, she is clearly American, and the world considers her as an American, as they do Jackie O, even though Jackie O was French also. Do you think Callas would have been as famous if she weren't America?
Now, Nana Mouskouri is considered Greek, even though she was born in Crete. She is certainly much more associated with Greece than Callas.
The bass is Alastair Miles...one of the biggest british basse today!
I believe the tenor is Anthony Rolfe Johnson.
count. Thanks.
Belo contralto
sisissisis
3:35 - 3:43
Egregiis et sublimibus.
@Elainelps0421 Oh......well, anyway...when conducting choirs, I hardly ever see a baton being used.
I think the soprano is Bonney, the mezzo's Otter. But who's the tenor? And bass? Could someone please help here? Thanks. sd goh (malaysia)
Hello there...
I don't know much about music... so I am wondering what is meant by (D Minor)?
Sorry for the stupid question but I would like to know ...
thanks.
It's unclear as to where the instrument itself originated. Certainly, its first use in an orchestral context was by Handel in the Water Music. Handel was German, but he was writing as court composer in England at the time.
In french, "cor de basset"
as you have le "cor anglais" and the "french horn"...
Maria's callas real name was Maria Kalogeropoulou, and that's a fact. That was her family greek name. Then she changed it in order to become the famous Maria Callas. In addition she considered herself greek. I can't see your point calling her american. . .
I see ol' John Eliot found his long-lost baton. Good for him. And so the pendulum swings back. Will his emoting at the podium grow further to levels a la Bernstein? Let's hope not.
@babs60645 What is wrong with Gardiner's conducting?
Well. Strictly speaking, the 'french horn', since the 70's, is correctly simply called the 'horn', as decided by some horn society or other.
Nothing at all is wrong with Gardiner's conducting. I am glad to see him using a baton again, as in contrast to his habit of not using one 20 or so years ago. Back then it seemed fashionable for conductors the world over to refrain from picking one up. Today the pendulum has swung back.
And the crack about Bernstein? I just happen to think LB got a little carried away on the podium. That's all I'm sayin'.
dorabella. I said that Maria Callas was an American. Do you disagree with this or not?
Those are basset horns.
talk about locked jaws...
@Art2Fly Funny you should say this. Mozart actually did not write this movement. I have to say that the provenance of various parts of Requiem is not very well established, but I think there's a consensus on the part of most scholars that Benedictus was added by Sussmayr who completed the Requiem after Mozart's death.
Oh - and for the record, Callas was born in New York to Greek parents - and her musical education was entirely Greek. If I was born in New York to British parents and lived and was educated in the Uk - I would call myself British. Simples!!!
First of all, I can't see the contrast with Nana Mouskouri and Crete... Crete is a greek island , i dont understand what you say. Secondly, maybe Maria Callas wouldn't be the same if she hadnt had opportunities in America, and maybe she wouldnt have become The Maria Callas. But what you feel, and what you are has nothing to do with skills and borders. And i dont say it because im greek, i just believe it. Think about the case of Chopin. He always felt Pollish, despite living for long in France.
because it's actually a German instrument I believe...go figure
the bass not really dynamic in pronounciaton
while the tenor is quite better
I am Greek and aii people in Greece know that Maria Callas WAS GREEK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Her name in Greek is :Μαρία Κάλλας.
Stop saying μαλακίες!!!!!!!!!!!
Really ?? The bass has very poor intonation and has a very dull sound