Leopold Mozart, father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, gave up his own Kapellmeister career to become his son's full-time teacher, coach, doctor, and manager.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Leopold Mozart, an advocate of the Enlightenment, was unyielding on the subject of God, stating: 'God comes before all else!'.
Interpretation
The musicians, led by conductor Alessandro De Marchi, approached Leopold Mozart's score with eager curiosity, playing as if Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had not yet emerged.
Composition History
While Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Missa Brevis in G major has 26 surviving copies, only two exist for Leopold Mozart's Missa Solemnis.
Album & Artwork
This recording aims to rehabilitate Leopold Mozart's legacy and save him from collective oblivion on his 300-year jubilee.
Critical Reception
Leopold Mozart's Missa Solemnis was long misattributed to his son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, appearing as KV 115 in the Köchel catalogue.
Recording & Production
This recording of Leopold Mozart's Missa Solemnis was made possible through the support of the city of Augsburg, Leopold Mozart's native city.
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