The Missa solemnis in C major, KV C1.20, is attributed to Mozart, but some manuscripts also attribute it to other composers like Franz Xaver Brixi or Abbé Georg Vogler.
Historical Context
Simon Mayr, a composer featured on this album, actively promoted the music of Viennese classical composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven in Italy.
Composer Biography
Simon Mayr, born in Bavaria in 1763, began his serious musical training in Italy in 1787, studying with Carlo Lenzi and Bertoni.
Performer Biography
The Simon Mayr Choir, established by Franz Hauk in 2003, focuses on authentic historical performance and promoting the music of Simon Mayr.
Composition History
Simon Mayr's Te Deum in D major is believed to have been written to celebrate Napoleon Bonaparte's coronation as King of Italy in Milan Cathedral on May 26th, 1805.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Asamkirche Maria de Victoria in Ingolstadt, Germany, from September 29th to October 1st, 2007.
Composer Biography
Simon Mayr was a prolific composer, writing nearly seventy operas and some six hundred sacred works between 1794 and 1824.
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