The Choir & Orchestra of the J. S. Bach Foundation was founded in 2006 by Rudolf Lutz to perform and document the complete vocal works of J. S. Bach.
Interpretation
Rudolf Lutz, the artistic director, believes that Haydn's music benefits more from historically informed performance practice than Mozart's or Bach's.
Compositional Technique
Haydn's late Masses, including the Missa in tempore belli, demonstrate a penchant for symphonic large-scale form, giving them the quality of absolute music despite their liturgical purpose.
Recording & Production
This recording of Haydn's Missa in tempore belli was a live performance from the 'Wort & Klang' concert series, recorded in the Tonhalle Zurich on October 1, 2013.
Composition History
Haydn's Missa in tempore belli, also known as the 'Mass in Time of War', was composed in 1796 and refers to the Napoleonic invasion of Austria's Erblande territory.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Haydn's faith was characterized by cheerfulness, reconciliation, and trust, which was reflected in his sacred compositions.
Composer Biography
After decades of working in creative seclusion, Joseph Haydn, at almost 60 years old, achieved international fame and wealth through two concert tours to London in the 1790s.
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