W.A. Mozart "Ave verum corpus" K 618 Adagio
Rafael Kubelik - Conductor
Regensburger Domchor
Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
The Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral) in Vienna has survived through many wars and has become a symbol of Vienna's freedom. The Gothic cathedral was first built in 1147 AD and its most recognizable characteristic, the diamond-patterned tile roof, was added in 1952.
The first church to occupy the site of St. Stephan's Cathedral was a Romanesque church, which was replaced by a larger Romanesque basilica in 1147. A major fire in 1258 destroyed the basilica and construction on the present Gothic cathedral began in the early 14th century.
The cathedral suffered damage during the Turkish seige of 1683 and again in the closing days of World War II, when fire from streetfighting leapt to the rooftop. The cathedral was reopened in 1948; the roof was repaired and decorated with ceramic tiles donated by Viennese citizens in 1950.
Among the important events that have occurred at St. Stephen's are Mozart's wedding in 1782 and his funeral in December 1791.
This is without a doubt 30 to 40 measures of some of the greatest music ever written - by Mozart or any one else, for that matter. I have sung this many times myself in a choral setting, including from memory while processing prior to a concert. The imaging is beautiful and very appropriate. Excellent posting. Thank you!
OperaBuff1935 2 years ago
¡¡¡Magnífico Satoko!!!
¡¡¡Gracias por todos tus envíos preciosos, Felicitaciones por tu Gran Esfuerzo!!!
teachertenor 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful, thank you Satoko!!!
ditogam 2 years ago
Instantly recognizable as one of Mozart's
supreme masterpieces, the Adagio
gently shepards the listener into a world
of love and peace! The images of St.
Stephen's Cathedral are simply breath-
taking in their lyrical expression of the
life of the spirit! Beautifully composed,
animated and presented, Satoko!
Gentle, elegant and refined...Bravo!
Kievest 2 years ago 2
The pictures of the cathedral in Vienna, the home of Mozart, are beautiful. I love the music you post.
-------Ellen
Shabannie 2 years ago
PREZIOSO MY DEAR LADY!!
Is WONDERFUL!!
Isis
ForeverIsis 2 years ago