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The Requiem in D minor was created for the anniversary of the death of Austrian Emperor Joseph I (1711). The work is remarkable because of its grave and noble character, and makes use of all the subtleties of the composition art of that time. This is probably an homage to the art of Fux, who is also likely to have evoked the style of the music in favour at the court of Vienna at that time.
 
The Miserere in C was created towards the last years of the life of the composer (between 1735 and 1745), which was his most prolific period. The piece is broken down into seven parts. The introduction and  the final music are identical, and  full of dramatic emphasis. This is worth listening to, and an extract may be found below.
 
Ensemble baroque 1994
Direction : Roman Valek

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Contents
Requiem in d minor (ZWV 48)

1. Introïtus - Kyrie (9'59)
2. Dies irae (14'03)
3. Offertorium (5'35)
4. Sanctus (2'33)
5. Benedictus (3'23)
6. Agnus Dei (1'46)
7. Communio : Lux aeterna (4'17)
8. Miserere en do mineur (ZWV 57) (13'23)

Duration : 55'18

Extracts

Track 4


Track 6


Track 8