The Ensemble la Sportelle collaborates with Le Concert de la Loge, conducted by Julien Chauvin, for a Mozart program: his Mass in C Major and his final symphony, Jupiter.

To seal their love and introduce Constance to Salzburg, Mozart made a promise to her: the day he would take her there, a mass would be performed in her honor. However, Constance’s fragile health delayed their marriage plans. Driven by hope and deep devotion, Mozart then set about composing his Mass in C minor, dedicating it to his beloved in hopes of her recovery. The soprano solo part, specially composed for her, was performed by Constance during the premiere in 1783. While she regained her health, the work itself remained unfinished, adding an air of mystery to its history.

The Mass in C minor marks a decisive turning point in the history of sacred music. Drawing inspiration from Bach and Handel, while incorporating the stylistic innovations of Viennese Classicism, Mozart successfully blends the grandeur of the Baroque style with the clarity and balance of his time. He elevates sacred art to new heights by introducing elements borrowed from opera: the solo arias, virtuosic and profoundly expressive, create an emotional connection between the divine and the earthly. The work already foreshadows the heightened emotion and lyricism of the upcoming musical Romanticism.

To complete this exceptional program, Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter,” Mozart’s final symphonic masterpiece, shines with its dazzling power.

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Julien Chauvin conductor
Ensemble la Sportelle, 20 or 24 singers
Le Concert de la Loge, 27 musicians

Melissa Petit soprano solo
Eva Zaïcik mezzo-soprano solo
Antonin Rondepierre tenor solo
Nahuel Di Pierro bass solo