This refers to the performance of conducted by the late Jean-Claude Malgoire . Malgoire, a pioneer of the period-instrument movement, recorded multiple versions of Neukomm’s funeral works, most notably the Requiem à la mémoire de Louis XVI and a completion of Mozart's Requiem .
Neukomm’s style bridges the gap between the Classical and Romantic eras. Malgoire’s interpretation is noted for its "exhilarating" pace and "jagged, forceful quality," particularly in the Dies Irae . The recording often includes a dramatic and Miserere that preceded the mass in 19th-century practice. Alternative Recordings Malgoire also recorded:
The Chapelle Royale at Versailles , known for its lush, reverberant acoustics that complement the work’s somber and courtly grandeur.
Sigismund Neukomm (a student of Haydn) composed this Requiem in C minor at the request of Talleyrand. It was famously performed on January 21, 1815, during the Congress of Vienna to honor the memory of King Louis XVI.
A recording where Neukomm's "Libera me" is used to finish Mozart's incomplete masterpiece, originally released on the K617 label .
A live 2008 recording reissued by Accent in 2018. Requiem a la Mémoire de Louis XVI - Amazon
The performance is available in high-resolution formats, including 24-bit / 48 kHz FLAC/WAV , providing a detailed soundstage for the period brass and double-choir textures. Musical Significance
Jean-Claude Malgoire , leading his ensemble La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy .
This refers to the performance of conducted by the late Jean-Claude Malgoire . Malgoire, a pioneer of the period-instrument movement, recorded multiple versions of Neukomm’s funeral works, most notably the Requiem à la mémoire de Louis XVI and a completion of Mozart's Requiem .
Neukomm’s style bridges the gap between the Classical and Romantic eras. Malgoire’s interpretation is noted for its "exhilarating" pace and "jagged, forceful quality," particularly in the Dies Irae . The recording often includes a dramatic and Miserere that preceded the mass in 19th-century practice. Alternative Recordings Malgoire also recorded:
The Chapelle Royale at Versailles , known for its lush, reverberant acoustics that complement the work’s somber and courtly grandeur. Jean-Claude Malgoire - Neukomm - Requiem - (24-...
Sigismund Neukomm (a student of Haydn) composed this Requiem in C minor at the request of Talleyrand. It was famously performed on January 21, 1815, during the Congress of Vienna to honor the memory of King Louis XVI.
A recording where Neukomm's "Libera me" is used to finish Mozart's incomplete masterpiece, originally released on the K617 label . This refers to the performance of conducted by
A live 2008 recording reissued by Accent in 2018. Requiem a la Mémoire de Louis XVI - Amazon
The performance is available in high-resolution formats, including 24-bit / 48 kHz FLAC/WAV , providing a detailed soundstage for the period brass and double-choir textures. Musical Significance Sigismund Neukomm (a student of Haydn) composed this
Jean-Claude Malgoire , leading his ensemble La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy .