Composed in Salzburg in 1779, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Mass in C major, K. 317, later acquired the title “Coronation Mass” only in the nineteenth century, after it became closely associated with imperial ceremonies in Vienna. Probably written for Easter at Salzburg Cathedral, the work balances liturgical brevity with a remarkably symphonic conception of sacred music, clearly distinguishing chorus and soloists while giving an unusually prominent role to the oboes. Paired with Luigi Gatti’s Dixit Dominus and Magnificat, composed in 1782 for the magnificent celebrations marking the twelve-hundredth anniversary of Saint Rupert, founder of Salzburg, the program recreates the musical world of Salzburg Cathedral at the height of the archiepiscopal court. Heard on period instruments, these works reveal a sacred style in which brilliance and devotion are united through clarity, balance, and expressive refinement.

Program

Luigi Gatti: Dixit et Magnificat
W. A. Mozart: Missa in C, K. 317 (“Coronation”)

Performers

Andréa Walker and Elizabeth Tait soprano
Grace Kiver and Michael Skarke alto
Aaron Cates and Michaël Hudetz tenor
Peter Schoellkopff and Chris Short bass

Daniel Bates and David Dickey oboe
Rachel Nierenberg and Megan Hurley horn
Brandon Bergeron and Casey Goldman trumpet
Craig Hauschildt timpani

Manami Mizumoto concertmaster
Maria Lin violin
Jessica Troy viola
Sydney ZumMallen cello
Ruben Borges violone

Bryan Anderson organ

Mario Aschauer artistic director