Vanhal: Missa Solemnis in E-Flat Major, Stabat Mater in F Major & Symphony in D Major, Bryan D4

Featuring

Václav Neumann
Marta Filová
Marta Beňačková
Jörg Dürmüller
Jiří Sulženko
Natalia Melnik

Virtuosi di Praga
Prague Chamber Choir
Prager Kammerorchester
Prague Chamber Orchestra
Johann Baptist Krtitel Vanhal

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Critical Reception

During his lifetime, Vanhal was considered an equal to Joseph Haydn as a symphonist.

Composer Biography

Johann Baptist Vanhal, the composer, shared a similar lifespan with Joseph Haydn and was considered part of the core group of composers who defined Viennese Classicism, alongside Haydn, Salieri, Mozart, and Beethoven.

Composition History

The Missa Solemnis on this album was composed during Vanhal's remarkably productive 'life crisis' when he focused on sacred music.

Compositional Technique

Vanhal contributed significant innovations to the symphony as a musical form, which were often overlooked due to the focus on Haydn's symphonies.

Composition History

During a five-year 'recreation holiday' on the Erdödy family estates, Vanhal composed approximately 60 masses, 60 motets, two requiems, various litanies, a Te Deum, and a Stabat Mater.

Compositional Technique

Vanhal's Missa Solemnis is notable for its quality, opulence, and the inclusion of three extended concert solo arias.

Composer Biography

Vanhal experienced a period of delusion in mid-life, hearing voices that instructed him to abandon 'profane trumpery' and compose only sacred music.

Schubert: Mass No. 6 in E Flat Major, D. 950; Mozart: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339

Schubert, F.: Mass No. 6 in E-Flat Major, D. 950 / Mozart, W.A.: Vesperae Solennes De Confessore, K. 339

Schubert: Mass In G Major, D. 167; Tantum Ergo In E Flat Major, D. 962; The 23. Psalm In A Flat Major, D. 706, Op. Posth. 132 / Schumann: Requiem For Mignon, Op. 98b