Edition Peters Requiem K626 Choeur Mixte - Wolfgang Amadeus

Summary of This Score

Mozart's last work and a true pinnacle of the choral repertoire, the "Requiem" in D minor fascinates as much by its dramatic power as by its history. The composer's death, which occurred before the completion of the score, led to its finalization by Franz Xaver Süssmayr, whose traditional version remains a major reference for interpretation. This Peters Urtext edition, prepared by David Black, offers a rigorous and coherent approach to this masterpiece, designed to serve both study and musical practice.

The editorial work relies on updated sources and a careful comparison of available materials to stabilize the musical text and illuminate certain passages subject to divergence. The goal is twofold: to restore Mozart's musical intention as closely as possible where it is documented, and to clearly present the continuity provided by the traditional completion. For conductors as well as instrumentalists, this reliability facilitates rehearsal preparation, balance development, phrasing articulation, and stylistic implementation.

Designed to meet current demands, the score emphasizes readability and precision of markings to save rehearsal time and avoid ambiguities in concert situations. It is perfectly suited for educational projects (analysis, conducting, choral work) as well as staged or liturgical productions, offering a solid foundation for approaching one of the most emblematic works of classical sacred music.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart	Edition	Peters, Urtext edition (editor: David Black)
Arranger	Franz Xaver Süssmayr (traditional completion)	Genre	Classical score (choral repertoire)