louvregroove (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yes, OceanSwimmer, I just read that (M. dedicated it to his wife) in 'Mozart' by Solomon, which I am currently reading. Solomon's theory is that it was one of the piece's (The Great Mass) that he wrote purely out of inspiration and joy, not for money or commission, and that this composition also expressed his desire to see reconciliation with his family.

Neo21803 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Also, on 6:07, there is a type in the soprano part. I believe it should be written G - F# - F# instead of G - F# - G.

OceanSwimmer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I seem to recall reading somewhere that Mozart wrote this Mass and dedicated to his wife, Constanze; they were newly married.The Kyrie has to be the most beautiful I've heard...the longing for God and complete surrender to Him is palpable. I think he was touched by God.

margotlorena (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

yes, it should be right before the second E

creepymeepy (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

measure 58 @ 4:10 seems to be missing an 8th-note rest...unless Mozart intended this to be a jazz piece. LOL

sharperimage1234567 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I love Felicity Lott's voice...so beautiful and powerful all at once. She seems to really be entreating to God..

Dirkovic80 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

and let me say what hast 2 be said about Mozart, the greatest man who ever lived:He was no Alcoholic as many ppl think and even the movie "Amadeus" says. His wife Constanze said it and the fact, that mozart composed so much and great in such a short time, confutes these unverified stories ! He was a workaholic not an alcoholic. And the reason why he had no money was that he had so many enviers and haters that damaged him. But a true fact of "amadeus" is that he rly claimed that he was poisoned

Dirkovic80 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

ye some1 who feels the same!the beginning is rly incredible this soft and emotional melody and also his instrument election: this hollow and challange bass by the organ and cello/contrabassand all in crescendo, just mind blowing at the end of the beginning u think god will appear in the next secondsIm always freezing with the greatest respect for this man when im hearing his godlike music

lucioscp (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

the most beautifull and epic begening off all history music,incredible

GodoftheGeeks (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Mozart is arguably the greatest musical genius to ever live, no question about it.