The Enigmatic History
The Requiem in D minor, K. 626, is an extraordinary choral mass composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1791. It is one of Mozart's most celebrated works, largely due to the air of mystery surrounding its creation.
Commission and Composition
Mozart received the commission for the Requiem from Count Franz von Walsegg, who intended to pass it off as his own. Unfortunately, Mozart's untimely death in December 1791 left the composition unfinished. The task of completing the Requiem fell to his student, Franz Xaver Süssmayr.
Legacy and Influence
The enigmatic story of its composition, combined with its majestic music, has made the Requiem a source of fascination and analysis for centuries. It remains a cornerstone of the choral repertoire.
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