The Requiem was completed by Franz Xaver Süssmayr, who finished the work after Mozart's death.
The opening bars of Mozart's Requiem immediately establish a solemn reconciliation with death.
This recording is part of the NAXOS SELECTION edition, which features all-digital recordings of classical music milestones.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem was not completed by the composer himself due to his premature death.
The NAXOS SELECTION edition uses color-coded cover graphics to help listeners identify their favorite classical music genres.
