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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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The two works here - the K317 Mass and the K339 Vespers - are both masterpieces of some considerable stature: important works within Mozart's legacy and very worthwhile pieces. They receive excellent performances here with first rate soloists (including the wonderful Emma Kirkby) and very attractively stylish playing. There is always something distinctively attractive about Hogwood's work - it is partly in the sound and partly in his sprightly yet never overly driven approach to baroque and classical music - and this in itself makes this record a joy.
I did not know either work when I bought this record so I am ill-equipped to make comparisons but I am very happy with my purchase. I am left wondering how it is that I missed out on these works for so long: they represent Mozart at his most inspired, inventive and profound. And with a performance of the evident quality of this one (I tend to be very fussy about my Mozart!) and at a very cheap price this is highly recommended.
I did not know either work when I bought this record so I am ill-equipped to make comparisons but I am very happy with my purchase. I am left wondering how it is that I missed out on these works for so long: they represent Mozart at his most inspired, inventive and profound. And with a performance of the evident quality of this one (I tend to be very fussy about my Mozart!) and at a very cheap price this is highly recommended.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Amazing, amazing, amazing music. Listening to this makes me feel it's all been downhill since Mozart. The Coronation Mass is surely one of Mozart's best works and Hogwood and the Academy of Ancient Music do it full justice - well, I think they do; I can't imagine it sounding better - great voices and a lovely bright full instrumental soune.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Mozart leaps forward with his Sacred music with the recording on this release with the Coronation Mass with Emma Kirkby as soprono, Cathrine Robbin as alto, John Mark Ainsley again as tenor and Micheal George as bass. Once again we get the Choir of Winchester Cathedral Winchester Collage Quiristers and Acadamy of Ancient Music with Christopher Hogwood. This time the recording is from 1993.
Hogwood gives us good timing with good effect. There is good pace in the Gloria, and plenty of energy in the Credo. Although the Osnna is a little racey. (or was it supposed to be? I suspect not). The Benedictus should be noted too as being very poinuent and sweet.
Emma Kirkby is very expressive and sensuous in this recording. She is in her element in this grand composition. Micheal George is solid in the bass. The opening Kyrie is deeply contemplative in mood.
The sound is excellent and the Stereo seperation gives ecclesiastic ambience.
The whole recording is on authentic istruments from the Acadamy of Ancient Music and it is a glorious representation of these two great works. The whole recording will be a great pleasure to those that love Mozart.
Hogwood gives us good timing with good effect. There is good pace in the Gloria, and plenty of energy in the Credo. Although the Osnna is a little racey. (or was it supposed to be? I suspect not). The Benedictus should be noted too as being very poinuent and sweet.
Emma Kirkby is very expressive and sensuous in this recording. She is in her element in this grand composition. Micheal George is solid in the bass. The opening Kyrie is deeply contemplative in mood.
The sound is excellent and the Stereo seperation gives ecclesiastic ambience.
The whole recording is on authentic istruments from the Acadamy of Ancient Music and it is a glorious representation of these two great works. The whole recording will be a great pleasure to those that love Mozart.
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Mozart Coronation Mass and Vespers
Sublime, exhilarating, exciting, moving, brilliant. Emma Kirkby as soprano soloist is outstanding but the other soloists, choirs and musicians all make this a truly wonderful... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ro
A wonderful disc
This is a terrific re-release of two of my favourite Mozart recordings. The "Coronation Mass" and the Vespers date from 1779 and 1780 respectively and are among his true... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sid Nuncius
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