KARL DITTERS VON DITTERSDORF (1739-1799): Requiem in C Minor, Lauretanische Litanei, Offertorium zu Ehren eds Heiligen Johann von Nepomuk.

Description: Dittersdorf's only requiem was probably meant for liturgical performance, restrained, undramatic and a businesslike 30 minutes in length. The shorter companion pieces are still in late Rococo period style. Hanna Farinelli (soprano), Brigit Calm (alto), Heiner Hopfner (tenor), Nikolaus Hillebrand (bass), Regensburger Domspatzen, Consortium Musicum München; Georg Ratzinger. Original 1987 release.