Missa Brevis in D minor KV65 - W.A. Mozart - Live Performance + Score

Описание: 00:00 Kyrie
01:39 Gloria
03:42 Credo
09:07 Sanctus
10:30 Benedictus
12:02 Agnus Dei

Mozart’s Mass in D minor, K. 65 is an early sacred work written during his childhood in Salzburg, most likely in 1769, when he was just thirteen years old. It belongs to the tradition of the missa brevis, a concise form of the Catholic Mass commonly used in Salzburg church services. At this stage of his life, Mozart was already an experienced composer, having written symphonies, operas, and sacred music under the guidance of his father, Leopold Mozart.

The Mass follows the standard liturgical structure—Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei—but on a compact scale, reflecting practical church requirements rather than grand ceremonial display. Scored for soloists, choir, strings, and continuo, the work demonstrates Mozart’s early mastery of choral writing, clear contrapuntal textures, and expressive use of minor tonality.

Although K. 65 is less frequently performed than Mozart’s later masses, it offers valuable insight into his early stylistic development. The dramatic D minor key, which Mozart would later use in some of his most powerful works, already hints at the emotional depth and intensity that would characterize his mature compositions. Today, the Mass stands as a testament to the remarkable skill and musical understanding Mozart possessed even in his teenage years.

Performers: Orchestra "Giovanni Legrenzi", Vocal Ensemble "Calliope"
Conductor: Antonio Pessetto
Recorded live: 15th December 2024

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