How to Orchestrate Classical music in a DAW- Recreating Mozart's Lacrimosa #mozart #cubase

By popular demand, here's how I orchestrated Mozart's Lacrimosa from his last work, Requiem using Cubase and just two libraries.

Enjoy!

00:00 Intro
01:33 Preparation
02:53 The libraries
03:35 The Dorico score
05:24 Planning the phrasing
05:45 Create Expression
06:28 Orchestrating the viola
07:21 Second violins
08:37 First violins
10:00 Basset Horns
11:40 Bassoons
12:51 Trumpets
13:24 Timpanis
13:48 Basso Continuo
15:43 Tenor trombones
17:49 Bass trombones
18:39 Sopranos
20:12 Altos
21:07 Tenors
21:54 Basses

Some of you asked for this:
Libraries that I used :

[compteprivefr]

I'm without words. Imagine being able to sit at your laptop with a basic controller and being able to re-create one of Mozart's great masterpieces from scratch. What a time to be alive.

[markdixon]

The vocals are unbelievably good. Listening to this would convince anybody it's a full orchestra with choir. Amazing plug ins

[thewatcher]

You should turn this into a series! This is absolutely crazy

[zero-project]

I am impressed by your knowledge and your willingness to share it with the world, by your kind presence but I am also impressed by the emotion that characterizes your presentations and the love for what you do. I am learning so many things from you. I declare that I am a big fan of yours.

[CinderellaVasia]

Lacrimosa always gives me goosebumps. Even more when you play this masterpiece! You are great talent!

[johnthimon]

I feel like I'll never get this smile off my face having watched this. So awesome, more please.

[GenosGlory]

Mozart's spirit has entered in you for the entire video.

[ZeicoMusic]

There's so many recreations of Hans Zimmer's Time in many DAWs, and NONE is even close to the real thing. I wish you pulled it off. Great work, beautiful. Can't wait for more.

[martymodus]

OMG, I'm at work (orchestra teacher/violist), just saw this pop up, and it's killing me that I can't watch it until I get home! Thanks in advance, Dom!

[ChrissyParissi]

I subscribed after seeing this. I am a pianist with severe cerebral palsy. I will never be able to play Mozart and the like except via computer and synths because my hands do not work well. I have a classically trained teacher and I want to compose music for film as I studied filmmaking in college. Lacrimosa is one of my all-time favorite pieces. I am a huge Mozart fan but my teacher prefers Bach so I enjoy your t-shirt. Even though you play with such passion and emotion which I appreciate. I like to watch other people use cubase because I will never be able to afford it. I use Reaper, have an Akai MPK Mini and use whatever free VST's I can find. Thank you for inspiring me.

[sleepyxboy]

What a piece! Mozart is my favorite composer from those era.

[TheHambik]

This is fantastic! Finally someone does a fantastic job on using orchestral sounds for a classical music, rather than modern stuff.
Thank you for this!

[feltorr]

The celebration after every clip is gold! :D

[Gelazaridis]

My most heartfelt congratulations Dom. Not just for the wonderful way you are mastering your craft in every possible genre, but mostly for such a rare sense of respect towards this music. You are one of these very, very few contemporary musicians who are actually blessed with a real, multi-level musical talent, combined with such integrity. You have my full respect

[mrratskins]

Dom. You remind me why I saw the movie Amadeus in the theatre two days in a row. You have a broad range of talents. Many take professional tools and make them sound limited. You take limited tools and make them sound professional.

[Nick.Magnus]

As a user of Hollywood Choirs myself, I'm seriously gobsmacked by your skill at performing it live without having to stop and correct mis-triggered words - and no crashes! Your musicality is beyond reproach - this is one of my all-time favourite pieces, and you made it sound so alive and emotional. Brilliant!

[banditalley]

The greatest piece of music ever created and a damn good attempt at recreating it!

[davidg]

Excellent tutorial. And I love that it gives a little insight into Mozart's genius for those who aren't so familiar with his work. Specifically, the use of what looks like very simple notes and motifs brought together to make something that makes the hairs of the back of your neck stand on end.

[joeviegas]

GENIUS. Nothing else. What a piece of work! Mozart for sure liked the video and subscribed

[tiobanha]

no words.. simply this is too much. you are the best