This recording of Neukomm's Requiem is a world premiere recording, made at the Chapelle Royale du Château de Versailles.
La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, founded in 1966 by Jean Claude Malgoire, is the oldest active period-instrument ensemble in France.
Neukomm served as Kapellmeister at the German Theatre of St Petersburg and was later attached to the Portuguese court in Brazil.
The Requiem was performed on January 21, 1815, at St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna by over three hundred singers, with Neukomm and Salieri conducting.
Sigismund Neukomm, born in Salzburg in 1778, traveled extensively, with his music being heard on three continents during his lifetime.
Neukomm's Requiem was commissioned by Prince Talleyrand for the Congress of Vienna to commemorate the death of King Louis XVI.
Sigismund Neukomm remained a monarchist throughout his life, as evidenced by his 'Canon Républicain' written shortly before his death.
