Ah,the sorrows of younger siblings,always in the shadow.
Famous Joseph Haydn had a younger brother who followed him out of choir school (he was supposed to be even better singer than already-celebrated Joseph) and later in Salzburg where he spent the rest of his life as Kapelmeister - he personally knew Mozart who was familiar and highly complimentary about his sacred music and two guys actually shared close friendship.
Two of the most important sacred works by Michael Haydn are presented here - Requiem dates from the time of death of not only his patron, archbishop Siegmund but also death of Haydn's first-born child,daughter Aloysia - outpouring of grief can clearly be heard in this work. The Mass was composed for occasion of composer's friend who was taking vows in the convent - both works are representative of Michael Haydn's art and it is truly worth checking him out because he was composer of considerable talent who lived close to other giants of classical music and somehow has fallen into obscurity through centuries.
The King's Consort under Robert King performs this music with respect and artists are obviously inspired, for me personally this was important because this was the first time I noticed wonderful Carolyn Sampson who soars above the clouds and she was reason for buying the whole album.
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