The Croatian Mass is composed entirely in a polyphonic style, primarily using syllabic and diatonic text settings, which are characteristic of Croatian vocal music.
Composer Biography
Boris Papandopulo, born in Germany, grew up in Croatia in a highly artistic environment, with his mother being a Croatian opera singer and his grandmother a stage star.
Performer Biography
Ivan Repušić, the conductor on this album, is a Croatian conductor who has held significant positions, including Chief Conductor of the Münchner Rundfunkorchester and General Music Director designate of the Leipzig Opera.
Composer Biography
Igor Stravinsky, a friend of Papandopulo's mother, helped the young Boris Papandopulo secure a musical education in Vienna and continued to support him.
Performer Biography
The Bavarian Radio Chorus, featured on this recording, is highly regarded worldwide for its homogeneous sound and stylistic versatility, covering all areas of choral singing.
Composition History
Boris Papandopulo composed his Croatian Mass for the Croatian Choral Society Kolo, where he served as conductor for many years.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Papandopulo intended the Croatian Mass to be a sacred work in the style of centuries-old Croatian vocal music, composed a cappella to facilitate performance.
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