W. A. Mozart ''Reekviem''

The soloists will be an Estonian star quartet – Elina Nechayeva, Aule Urb, Anto Õnnis, and Alvar Tiisler and Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta under the baton of conductor Andres Mustonen. The concert is held under the auspices of the Klaaspärlimäng Festival.

Andres Mustonen arrangement of the "Requiem" dates back a quarter of century. In this form, the work has been performed only a few  times. "It was a gigantic challenge," Mustonen reminisces about working on the "Requiem". "The four soloists also sing the choral parts  themselves – it is a very demanding and complex task, but since we  have four such names on

stage, the result will certainly be extremely  sublime," Mustonen added.

One of the most famous vocal-symphonic works in the classical canon, the "Requiem" was written by Mozart in Vienna in 1791. In a dramatic coincidence of events, the composer himself died while composing the work. Numerous theories and legends have arisen around the death of  the genius, the most famous portraying Mozart's contemporary, composer Antonio Salieri, as a jealous rival and his alleged poisoner. The "Requiem" was completed the following year by Mozart's pupil Franz Xaver Süssmayr. Thus, the piece is surrounded by a mystical aura and is  often perceived as if the composer had written the music for his own farewell. 

Mozart's "Requiem" was used to an especially powerful and soul-rending effect by Miloš Forman in his 1984 Hollywood film "Amadeus". The film, which portrays the composer's tragically short life, won eight Academy Awards at the time.