Mozart, Maria Stader, Hertha Töpper, Ernst Haefliger, Ivan Sardi, Ferenc Fricsay - Grosse Messe C moll KV 427 Mass In C Minor

Review by Brendan Bartic

The album Grosse Messe C moll KV 427 Mass In C Minor by Mozart, featuring the performances of Maria Stader, Hertha Töpper, Ernst Haefliger, Ivan Sardi, and conducted by Ferenc Fricsay is a stunning masterpiece. The beauty and grandeur of Mozart's music are fully realized in this recording, which showcases the talents of the performers and the conductor. The soloists are exceptional, with Maria Stader and Hertha Töpper delivering soaring and emotive performances, while Ernst Haefliger and Ivan Sardi provide a powerful and moving vocal presence. Ferenc Fricsay's conducting is flawless, capturing the full range of emotions and dynamics of the music, from the solemn and reflective to the triumphant and celebratory. The recording quality is also superb, capturing the full richness of the orchestration and vocal performances. this album is a must-have for any lover of classical music, and a testament to the enduring power and beauty of Mozart's music.