Immerse yourself in the sacred and sublime with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Resurrection - Masterworks for Easter," a meticulously curated collection of classical masterpieces that encapsulate the spirit of Easter. Released on May 15, 2025, under Warner Classics, this album spans a rich tapestry of genres, including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, all centered around the theme of resurrection and renewal.
The album is a testament to Mozart's enduring legacy, featuring his own compositions alongside works by other baroque and classical greats such as Bach, Handel, Schubert, and Haydn. Each piece is a testament to the composers' profound ability to evoke the divine and the dramatic, from the solemn introitus of Schutz's "St Matthew Passion" to the triumphant "Et resurrexit" from Mozart's own "Missa solemnis in C Minor."
With a duration of two hours, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Easter's musical heritage. Highlights include the ethereal "Stabat Mater" by Vivaldi, the powerful "Christ lag in Todes Banden" by Bach, and the majestic "Symphony No. 2 in C Minor 'Resurrection'" by Mahler. The album also features lesser-known gems, such as the delicate "Valse du chocolat aux amandes" by Satie and the stirring "Easter Hymn" by Liszt, adding depth and variety to the collection.
"Resurrection - Masterworks for Easter" is not just an album; it's an experience. It invites you to reflect on the profound themes of resurrection and renewal through the lens of some of the most celebrated composers in history. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to inspire and uplift, making it a perfect accompaniment to the Easter season and beyond.
Handel: La Resurrezione, HWV 47, Pt. 1: SonataEmmanuelle Haïm, Le Concert d'Astrée
Bach, JS: Markus-Passion, BWV 247: No. 3, Chor. "Ja nicht auf das Fest"Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir, Sacramentskoor Breda
Anonymous: Funeral Antiphon. "Ego sum resurrectio et vita"Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Schubert: Jesus Christus unser Heiland, D. 168a "Osterlied"Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Barbara Moser
Bach, JS: Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4: No. 1, SinfoniaConcentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12a, Divertissement. Chocolate, Spanish DanceAndré Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Schütz: St Matthew Passion, SWV 479: Introitus. "Das Leiden unser Herren Jesu Christi"The Hilliard Ensemble
Satie: Menus propos enfantins: No. 3, Valse du chocolat aux amandesAldo Ciccolini
Mozart: Missa solemnis in C Minor, K. 139 "Waisenhausmesse": XIV. Et resurrexitNikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Barbara Bonney
Bach, CPE: Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu, Wq. 240, Pt. 1: No. 1, IntroductionPhilippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Biber: Rosary Sonatas: Violin Sonata No. 11 in G Major "The Resurrection": III. AdagioJohn Holloway, Davitt Moroney, Tragicomedia
Monteverdi: Selva morale e spirituale: No. 9, Et resurrexit, SV 260Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Telemann: Der Tag des Gerichts, TWV 6:8, Pt. 4: No. 32, Der Chöre der Himmlischen. "Die Rechte des Herrn ist erhöhet!"Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Monteverdi-Chor Hamburg
Haydn: Mass in C Major, Hob. XXII:9 "Paukenmesse": Et resurrexitSir Neville Marriner, Carolyn Watkinson, Hansjürgen Scholze, Keith Lewis, Margaret Marshall, Robert Holl, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus
Schütz: Historia der Auferstehung Jesu Christi, Op. 3, SWV 50: Introitus. "Die Auferstehung unsers Herren Jesu Christi"Louis Devos, Musica Polyphonica
Puccini: Messa di Gloria: Credo. Et resurrexitMichel Corboz, Orquestra Gulbenkian, Coro Gulbenkian
Schütz: Historia der Auferstehung Jesu Christi, Op. 3, SWV 50: Beschluss. "Gott sei Dank"Louis Devos, Musica Polyphonica
Bach, CPE: Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu, Wq. 240, Pt. 1: No. 5, Chor. "Triumph! Des Herrn Gesalbter sieget!"Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Liszt: Christus, S. 3, Pt. 3: Easter HymnJames Conlon, Slovak Philharmonic Choir
Tournemire: L'orgue mystique, Cycle de Pâques, Op. 56, Office No. 16 "Sabbato Sancto": II. CommunionBernard Heiniger
Bach, JS: Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4: No. 7, Duett. "So feiern wir das hohe Fest"Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Soloist of the Wiener Sängerknaben, Kurt Equiluz
Desmarest: Messe à deux chœurs et deux orchestres: Credo. Et resurrexitOlivier Schneebeli, Les Pages et les Chantres de la Chapelle
Jerusalem: Mass in D Major "Polychoral": XI. Et resurrexit tertia dieChanticleer
Lassus: Sacrae cantiones quinque vocum: No. 19, Surrexit pastor bonusChanticleer
Tavener: The Protecting Veil: VI. The ResurrectionSteven Isserlis, London Symphony Orchestra, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky
Rachmaninov: Suite No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux": IV. PâquesMartha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Messiaen: Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum: II. Le Christ, ressuscité des morts, ne meurt plus ; la mort n'a plus sur lui d'empirePierre Boulez, Percussions de Strasbourg
Bach, JS: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Et resurrexitThe Swingle Singers
Haydn: Mass in C Major, Hob. XXII:5 "Sanctæ Cæciliæ": Et resurrexitMichel Corboz, Orquestra Gulbenkian, Coro Gulbenkian, Brigitte Fournier, Charles Daniels
Schubert: Chor der Engel, D. 440 "Christ ist erstanden!"Arnold Schoenberg Chor
Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D Major, Op. 123: VIII. Et resurrexitDaniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Chorus
De Lalande: Regina coeli: Récit. "Quia quem meruisti" - Trio. "Resurrexit"Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Nicolas Tüller, Olivier Dufour, Yvonne Perrin
Schütz: Historia der Auferstehung Jesu Christi, Op. 3, SWV 50: "Die Weiber aber gingen hinein in das Grab"Louis Devos, David James, Kurt Widmer, Musica Polyphonica, Roland Bufkens
Vivaldi: Stabat Mater, RV 621: I. Stabat Mater dolorosaJakub Józef Orliński, Capella Cracoviensis
Handel: La Resurrezione, HWV 47, Pt. 1: Duetto. "Dolci chiodi, amate spine" (Maddalena, Cleofe)Emmanuelle Haïm, Kate Royal, Le Concert d'Astrée, Sonia Prina
Schubert: Stabat Mater in F Minor, D. 383: No. 1, Chor. "Jesus Christus schwebt am Kreuzel"Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Easter Hymn "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today"Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Ian Hare, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Vivaldi: Credo in E Minor, RV 591: IV. Et resurrexitMichel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": V. (b) Wieder sehr breitSir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tournemire: L'orgue mystique, Cycle de Pâques, Op. 56, Office No. 16 "Sabbato Sancto": I. OffertoireBernard Heiniger
Handel: La Resurrezione, HWV 47, Pt. 2: Aria. "Del ciglio dolente l'ondosa procella"Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Nancy Argenta
Gesualdo: Responsoria, Pt. 3 "Sabbato Sancto": No. 5, O vos omnesA Sei Voci
Bach, JS: Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67: No. 2, Aria. "Mein Jesus ist erstanden"Gustav Leonhardt, Leonhardt-Consort, Kurt Equiluz
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: I. Stabat Mater dolorosaJohn Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
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