Rosetti originally composed his Requiem, Murray H15, for the funeral of Princess Maria Theresia zu Oettingen-Wallerstein, who died in 1776 after childbirth.
Compositional Technique
Rosetti's Requiem, Murray H15, includes a small but significant textual change from the customary Latin: "Requiem aeternam dona ei" (Grant her eternal rest) instead of "eis" (them), reflecting its original composition for a specific woman.
Recording & Production
This album is a world premiere recording of the featured works.
Composition History
Antonio Rosetti's Requiem, Murray H15, was performed at a memorial service for Wolfgang Amadé Mozart in Prague on December 14, 1791, just nine days after Mozart's death.
Composition History
The 'Prague version' of Rosetti's Requiem, Murray H15, used for Mozart's memorial service, includes two additional movements (Benedictus and Agnus Dei) and changes in instrumentation compared to Rosetti's original 1776 version.
Composer Biography
Antonio Rosetti, born in Litoměřice, Bohemia, was educated by Jesuits in Prague before becoming a double bassist in the Hofkapelle of Prince zu Oettingen-Wallerstein.
Performer Biography
Conductor Johannes Moesus is the President of the International Rosetti Society and founded the 'Rosetti-Festtage im Ries' in 2000 to promote the rediscovery of Rosetti's music.
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