Mozart’s Lacrimosa from Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 | Orchestre National de France & James Gaffigan

Experience the haunting beauty of Mozart’s Lacrimosa from his Requiem in D minor, K. 626, conducted by James Gaffigan. Performed by the Orchestre National de France and the Chœur de Radio France, this live recording took place on June 29, 2017, in the historic Basilica of St. Denis, France. With a remarkable ensemble featuring soprano Marita Solberg, mezzo Karine Deshayes, tenor Joseph Kaiser, and bass Alexander Vinogradov, the piece reaches profound depths, embodying Mozart’s final, unfinished masterpiece.

Credits:
https://youtu.be/Dp2SJN4UiE4?si=cqAdi7XkxkIZnlBQ

Composed in 1791 amidst personal struggles, Mozart’s Requiem is shrouded in mystery. Plagued by illness and financial hardship, Mozart composed much of the Introïtus and Kyrie but could not complete the rest, which was later finished by his student Franz-Xavier Süssmayr. Some believe Mozart’s commissioner, Earl von Walsegg, sought to pass off the composition as his own tribute to his late wife, adding yet another layer to this legendary piece.

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