Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass

Average_duration

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7:15

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Franz Joseph Haydn's 'Missa Rorate coeli desuper' is a sacred choral work composed in G major, H. 22/3. It was composed in 1772 during Haydn's tenure as Kapellmeister at the Esterházy court in Eisenstadt, Austria. The work was premiered on December 20, 1772, at the Bergkirche in Eisenstadt. The 'Missa Rorate coeli desuper' is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The work is scored for four-part choir, soloists, and orchestra. The orchestra consists of two oboes, two horns, strings, and continuo. The opening Kyrie is marked by a solemn and plaintive melody in the choir, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The Gloria is a joyful and exuberant movement, with lively rhythms and intricate counterpoint. The Credo is a grand and majestic movement, with a powerful opening chorus and expressive solo sections. The Sanctus is a bright and jubilant movement, with a soaring melody in the choir and a lively orchestral accompaniment. The Benedictus is a gentle and lyrical movement, with a beautiful solo for the tenor. The final Agnus Dei is a prayerful and introspective movement, with a haunting melody in the choir and a delicate orchestral accompaniment. The 'Missa Rorate coeli desuper' is characterized by Haydn's masterful use of counterpoint, his skillful handling of the choir and orchestra, and his ability to create a sense of drama and emotion through his music. The work is also notable for its use of chromaticism and harmonic complexity, which were innovative for their time. Overall, the 'Missa Rorate coeli desuper' is a beautiful and powerful work that showcases Haydn's talents as a composer of sacred music. Its premiere in 1772 was a great success, and it has since become one of Haydn's most beloved choral works.

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