Johann Simon Mayr, the composer of this Requiem, is admired for his fusion of German and Italianate musical elements.
Recording & Production
This recording of Mayr's Requiem in G minor is a world première recording.
Composition History
The elaborate edition of Mayr's Requiem in G minor performed here has been assembled from autograph manuscripts, surpassing the published version in scale and instrumentation.
Recording & Production
The recording was made at the Asamkirche Maria de Victoria in Ingolstadt, Germany, in October 2013.
Compositional Technique
Mayr's Requiem in G minor finely balances church style and more Romanticised elements, showcasing an important example of his compositional language.
Composition History
Small sections of this Requiem were composed by Donizetti, a student of Mayr, and then corrected by Mayr himself.
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