Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass

Compose Date

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1819 - 1822

Average_duration

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47:48

Movement_count

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14

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Franz Schubert's Mass in A flat major, also known as Missa Solemnis, D. 678, was composed in 1819-1822. The work was premiered in Vienna in 1828, six years after Schubert's death. The Mass is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The Mass in A flat major is one of Schubert's most ambitious works, and it showcases his mastery of choral writing and his ability to blend traditional forms with his own unique style. The Mass is scored for a large orchestra, including trumpets, trombones, timpani, and strings, as well as a choir and soloists. The Kyrie is a solemn and introspective movement, with the choir and soloists singing in unison. The Gloria is a joyful and exuberant movement, with the choir and soloists alternating between homophonic and polyphonic textures. The Credo is the longest movement of the Mass, and it features a wide range of musical styles and moods, from the grandeur of the opening chorus to the intimacy of the solo quartet. The Sanctus is a majestic movement, with the choir and soloists singing in harmony over a soaring orchestral accompaniment. The Benedictus is a lyrical and expressive movement, with the solo quartet singing a beautiful melody over a delicate orchestral accompaniment. The Agnus Dei is a somber and reflective movement, with the choir and soloists singing in unison. Throughout the Mass, Schubert demonstrates his skill at creating memorable melodies and his ability to use harmony and counterpoint to create rich and complex textures. The Mass in A flat major is a testament to Schubert's genius as a composer, and it remains one of his most beloved and enduring works.

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