Composer

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Michael Haydn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass

Compose Date

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Dec 22, 1805

Average_duration

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19:13

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Michael Haydn's 'Missa Sancti Leopoldi In Festo Innocentium, MH 837' is a sacred choral work composed in 1775. It was premiered on December 28, 1775, at the St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. The mass is divided into six movements, including Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The 'Missa Sancti Leopoldi In Festo Innocentium' is a typical example of the classical period's sacred music. The mass is written for a four-part choir, soloists, and orchestra. The opening Kyrie is a solemn and reflective piece, with the choir and orchestra alternating in a call-and-response style. The Gloria is a joyful and celebratory movement, with the choir and orchestra expressing their praise and adoration for God. The Credo is the longest movement of the mass, and it is divided into several sections. The choir and orchestra express their belief in God, the Holy Trinity, and the Catholic Church. The Sanctus is a lively and energetic movement, with the choir and orchestra singing in unison to praise God's holiness. The Benedictus is a peaceful and reflective movement, with the soloists and choir expressing their gratitude for God's blessings. The final movement, Agnus Dei, is a prayer for mercy and forgiveness. The choir and orchestra sing in a somber and reflective tone, expressing their repentance and asking for God's mercy. The 'Missa Sancti Leopoldi In Festo Innocentium' is a beautiful and inspiring work of sacred music, showcasing Michael Haydn's mastery of the classical style.

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