Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Requiem; Mass in C Minor (Yannick Nézet-Séguin)

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Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Requiem, K. 626 (Compl. & Ed. Ostryzyga)
• Mass in C Minor, K. 427 "Great Mass" (Reconstr., Compl. & Ed. Leisinger)

Ying Fang, soprano

Emily D'Angelo, mezzo-soprano

Stanislas de Barbeyrac, tenor

Michael Volle, baritone

RIAS Kammerchor

Chamber Orchestra of Europe

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Deutsche Grammophon

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Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an exceptional cast and ensemble in a compelling 2025 live recording of Mozart’s Requiem and Great Mass in C minor from the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden. This album unites two of the composer’s most spiritually resonant masterpieces, featuring stellar soloists Ying Fang, Emily D’Angelo, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, and Michael Volle alongside the RIAS Kammerchor and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Nézet-Séguin’s richly detailed interpretation highlights his deep affinity for Mozart, balancing dramatic intensity with transcendent beauty. This thoughtful performance offers a fresh perspective on two cornerstone choral works, marking a significant addition to Mozart’s recorded legacy.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin (b. 1975, Montreal) is a Canadian conductor and pianist, celebrated as music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra (since 2012) and the Metropolitan Opera (since 2018). Trained at the Quebec Conservatory and Westminster Choir College, he was mentored by Carlo Maria Giulini and quickly gained recognition for his energy, musicianship, and leadership. In Philadelphia, he revitalized the orchestra, strengthening ties with the community through both formal concerts and outreach performances. He also leads Montreal’s Orchestre Métropolitain and is honorary conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic. A renowned opera conductor, he has appeared at Salzburg, La Scala, Covent Garden, and beyond. His acclaimed discography on Deutsche Grammophon includes collaborations with top soloists and ensembles.