Messe C-dur KV 317 (Krönungsmesse) = Mass In C Major, K. 317 (Coronation Mass) = Messe En Ut Majeur, K. 317 (Messe Du Couronnement)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the Mass in C major, K. 317, in 1779 while serving the court of Archbishop Colloredo in Salzburg. Often referred to as the Coronation Mass, the title likely stems from its frequent use during ceremonial services in Vienna, though its exact origins remain a subject of historical debate. The work is noted for its concise, operatic brilliance, reflecting a departure from more rigid liturgical structures of the era in favor of a more expressive, melodic integration of the soloists and chorus.

This 1958 recording on the Deutsche Grammophon label features the Berliner Philharmoniker and the Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale, conducted by Igor Markevitch. As part of the prestigious Yellow Label's catalog (LPE 17 141), this release reflects the label's commitment to high-fidelity documentation of core classical repertoire during the mid-twentieth century. Markevitch, known for his rigorous yet lyrical approach, emphasized the clarity and structural integrity of Mozart's orchestration, earning this performance a respected place in the discography of the era.