Composed in Salzburg in 1779, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Mass in C major, K. 317, later acquired the title “Coronation Mass” only in the 19th century, after it became widely used for imperial services in Vienna. Likely written for Easter at Salzburg Cathedral, the work balances liturgical brevity with a symphonic approach to sacred writing, clearly separating soloists and chorus and giving a distinctive role to the oboe. Heard on period instruments, the mass emerges not as ceremonial display, but as a model of clarity, proportion, and compositional economy.

Performers

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

Mario Aschauer artistic director