In the 'Tuba mirum' section of the Dies irae, Caldara specifically uses two trumpets to evoke the Last Judgment, a unique tonal effect.
Composition History
Caldara's Requiem Mass was previously unknown in musicological circles, with no mention in specialized literature or modern editions.
Composition History
The performance material for this recording of Caldara's Requiem Mass had to be specially compiled because the original manuscript only contained the first three sections.
Performer Biography
Musica Fiorita, led by Daniela Dolci, has specialized in late Renaissance and Baroque music for over 20 years, focusing on historically informed performance practice.
Composer Biography
Antonio Caldara, the composer, was born in Venice around 1671 and died in Vienna in 1736.
Compositional Technique
Caldara's Requiem Mass features a five-voice instrumental structure, which is closer to the French tradition than the four-voice Italian tradition.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in November 2011 at the Adullam chapel in Basel, Switzerland.
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