Fatma Said - Requiem Mozart and Mevlana - (CD)

This release pairs Mozart’s revered Requiem with a modern composition inspired by the Sufi poet Mevlânâ Rûmî, performed by the distinguished soprano Fatma Said alongside a refined choral and orchestral ensemble.

• Format: Audio CD – confirmed via EAN
• Genre: Mass / Requiem
• Label: Warner Classics – official edition
• Release Year: 2025
• Total Duration: approximately 67 minutes
• EAN: 5021732754721

Tracklist:

• Introitus. Requiem æternam
• Kyrie
• Dies iræ
• Tuba mirum
• Rex tremendae
• Recordare
• Confutatis
• Lacrimosa
• Domine Jesu
• Hostias
• Sanctus
• Benedictus
• Agnus Dei
• Lux æterna
• Cum sanctis tuis
• I. Yine gel
• II. Yedi Öğüt

Why You’ll Love It
This release blends a sacred classical masterpiece with a contemporary work that bridges Eastern spirituality and Western tradition, delivering a deeply resonant musical journey. Fatma Said’s vocal artistry, supported by the choir and orchestra, brings out the emotional and cultural layers of this unique pairing.

Trivia

• “Mozart ve Mevlana” by Fazıl Say was conceived as a musical counterpart to Mozart’s Requiem, employing identical orchestral and choral forces.
• The text of “Mozart ve Mevlana” draws from Rûmî’s poetry, sung in Turkish, and features Anatolian instruments such as the ney and kudüm.
• The world premiere of this composition took place in November 2024 in Lucerne, featuring Fatma Said and the same ensemble as on the recording.