In the history of music, there are five requiems, including Mozart, cherubini, Berlioz, Verdi and Foley, among which Mozart and Verdi's Requiem are the most frequently played in concerts. If you want a person with a little knowledge of music to tell the most famous Requiem in history, I'm afraid the answer is almost the same.
Mozart's Requiem uses German lyrics, but according to the general rules, Mozart also filled in Latin lyrics on the music. The first paragraph of "Ode to the Hall" is similar to the overture, in which the bassoon and horn begin to be solemnly led, and the chorus sings "May God rest him in peace and shine on him"-this piece of music is very touching. The second chorus "The Sutra of Mercy" is developed in a magnificent fugue style. Because Mozart composed the first two parts completely in a symphonic style, it sounds very grand and solemn. The last sequel to the Eucharist, Susmeier, re-quoted the melody passages used by Mozart in the first part, in order to achieve the effect of "Mozart-style ending".
Most musicologists appreciate Mozart's enthusiasm and persistence in creating this work. A famous Japanese music critic, Tomino Eishiro, once said, "When I listened to this work, I not only felt that Mozart exhausted his hard work to create it, but also felt the strong will of Mozart to the last moment of his life. Mozart's will deeply infected me, and every time I listen to it, I am full of new courage and strength. "
Mozart's Requiem uses a traditional musical form and Latin lyrics, which is very sincere and moving. Mozart had no pain in his music until he was extremely poor, but only pure joy. This dying work is still the same, only the feeling that the light in heaven shines on him.
Mozart's requiem * * * is divided into eight parts, namely: Introitus, Kyrie, Sequenz, Offertorium, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei. Mozart died when he wrote the eighth section of the sixth paragraph of "The Day of Crying". He finished the chorus and strings in the first and second parts, and only the chorus in the third and fourth parts. Austrian composers Abel, Stadhle and Mozart's student Susmeier helped him finish the whole song, but it was mainly due to Susmeier's contribution. Although Susmeier was really lacking in talent, even Mozart himself thought he was stupid, but Mozart had confessed to Susmeier before he died, so the follow-up part of Susmeier basically reflected Mozart's style in the previous part.
In fact, when listening to Requiem, you don't have to know what it is, just listen to it and feel it. As for the religious content, knowing it will help you appreciate it.