Composer: Anton Bruckner
Performer: Corydon Singers
Orchestra: Corydon Orchestra
Conductor: Matthew Best
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Hyperion
Catalogue: CDH55332
Release: 1992
Size: 268 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Mass No. 3 in F Minor, WAB 28
01. I. Kyrie
02. IIa. Gloria
03. IIb. Qui tollis
04. IIc. Quoniam tu solus sanctus
05. IId. In gloria Dei Patris
06. IIIa. Credo
07. IIIb. Et incarnatus est
08. IIIc. Crucifixus
09. IIId. Et resurrexit
10. IIIe. Et in Spiritum Sanctum
11. IIIf. Et exspecto resurrectionem
12. IV. Sanctus
13. V. Benedictus
14. VI. Agnus Dei
15. Psalm 150
Brucker’s Mass in F minor is his largest and greatest Mass, classical in form but injected with a new vitality. Inspired by the composer’s recent studies of Mozart and Haydn, the Mass is symphonically conceived and the orchestra is allotted a prominent role.
His musical treatment of the familiar text illuminates Bruckner’s devout spirituality and exemplifies the profound religious mysticism that characterizes his music in general.
The Corydon Singers and Matthew Best are superb, with a sense of ensemble that is second to none.