Carolina Ullrich; Elvira Bill; Marie Henriette Reinhold; Sung Min Song; Angelo Pollak; Jonas Muoller; Konstantin Krimmel; Cologne Cathedral Choir and Vocal Ensemble; Cologne Chamber Orchestra; Christoph Poppen - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Masses, Vol. 6 - Mass in C major 'Credo'; Missa brevis in G major; Missa brevis in D minor; Missa brevis in C major 'Spatzenmesse'

Mozart provided a steady output of Masses during his time at the court in Salzburg. The fine Missa brevis in G major was composed in 1768 when Mozart was just twelve years old. The theatrical and inventive 'Credo' Mass in C major, from 1776, is regarded as one of Mozart's finest achievements from this period. The profound key of D minor for the Missa brevis, K. 65 reflects its use at a 40-hour vigil, while the affectionate nickname 'Spatzenmesse' ('Sparrow Mass') for the Missa brevis in C major refers to the chirping nature of the Sanctus.