Vesperae Solennes De Confessore K.339 / Exsultate Jubilate K.165 / Kyrie K.341 / Ave Verum Corpus K.618

Released in the early 1970s on the Philips label, this recording brings together some of Mozart’s most significant sacred choral works under the baton of Sir Colin Davis. The collection highlights the maturity of Mozart’s ecclesiastical writing, transitioning from the youthful brilliance of the Exsultate Jubilate to the profound, distilled beauty of the late Ave Verum Corpus. By pairing these with the Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, the album offers a comprehensive survey of the composer's liturgical contributions during his years in Salzburg and later in Vienna.

The recording features the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, a combination that was central to Davis’s critically acclaimed Mozart cycle for Philips during this era. Critics at the time praised the production for its clarity and balance, noting that Davis maintained a delicate equilibrium between orchestral texture and the vocal performances. The design of the release reflects the classic Philips aesthetic of the period, emphasizing the archival quality of the performances and establishing this pressing as a staple for collectors of mid-century classical recordings.