Mozart/ West German Radio Chorus Cologne - Complete Masses 1The occasion for the composition of Mozart's Missa longa is still a matter of speculation, but the Mass remains an exceptional work with it's elaborate choral writing, extended orchestration and dramatic changes. The symphonic qualities of the Coronation Mass reveal influences from Mozart's travels in Paris and Mannheim, as well as a move towards a more operatic style the memorable soprano solo of the Agnus Dei clearly anticipates the aria 'Dove sono'

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expressed in the warm and sonorous sound of string instruments

Hancock is joined by Miles Davis Quintet bandmates Ron Carter on bass & Tony Williams on drums

Recorded by Bartees Strange in early 2021 and mixed/mastered by Brian DiMeglio

this rare classic is presented here newly remastered from the original 12" vinyl mix and finally made available in the digital domain

In the words of composer David Lang

The Beautiful Undead

and brimming with spicy surprises

The programme on this CD begins and ends with transcriptions of works by Beethoven

Each gets their chance to talk to the camera and introduce us to their world

There comes a time when every Settlement is due

Like in his previous series 'La Musica de Espana