🎵 Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 | Masterpieces by Gérôme, Doré, Scheffer, Bouguereau, and Böcklin
Immerse yourself in the transcendent beauty of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem in D Minor, K. 626. As one of the most profound works in the classical repertoire, this piece resonates with themes of mortality, redemption, and the human yearning for peace. Left incomplete at the time of Mozart's death in 1791, the Requiem has since become a symbol of his unparalleled genius, completed by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. Its haunting melodies and ethereal harmonies evoke a spiritual depth that speaks across the centuries.
This performance is accompanied by a curated selection of artworks by some of the 19th century’s greatest painters:
🎨 Jean-Léon Gérôme: Known for his meticulous realism and historical subjects, Gérôme’s works often capture moments of reverence and introspection, perfectly complementing the solemn tones of the Requiem.
🎨 Gustave Doré: Celebrated for his dramatic and intricate engravings, Doré’s visionary depictions of Biblical and allegorical themes mirror the Requiem’s spiritual gravitas.
🎨 Ary Scheffer: A pioneer of Romanticism, Scheffer’s emotive portrayals of divine and human suffering resonate with the poignant humanity in Mozart’s music.
🎨 William-Adolphe Bouguereau: With his masterful technique and luminous depictions of the sacred and the sublime, Bouguereau’s art brings a celestial quality that mirrors the Requiem’s aspirations.
🎨 Arnold Böcklin: Renowned for his evocative symbolism and mystical landscapes, Böcklin’s art, particularly Isle of the Dead, captures a haunting otherworldliness that aligns with the themes of mortality and eternity in Mozart’s masterpiece.
Let the sublime combination of Mozart’s timeless music and these iconic artworks transport you to a realm of reflection and reverence.
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Performed by:
Moscow Boys' Choir of the A. V. Sveshnikov Choral School
Artistic Director: Viktor Popov
Chief Choirmaster: Lev Kontorovich
Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Moscow State Philharmonic
Conductor: Dmitry Kitayenko