Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass

Compose Date

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1779

Average_duration

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26:03

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his Mass No. 15 in C major, also known as the Coronation Mass, in 1779. The piece was written for the Easter service at the Salzburg Cathedral, where Mozart was employed as a court musician. The premiere of the mass took place on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1779. The Coronation Mass is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The piece is scored for four vocal soloists, a mixed choir, and an orchestra consisting of two oboes, two bassoons, two trumpets, timpani, strings, and continuo. The Kyrie is a solemn and prayerful opening movement, with the choir and soloists alternating in a call-and-response style. The Gloria is a joyful and exuberant movement, with the choir and soloists singing in unison and harmony. The Credo is a longer movement, with the choir and soloists singing a series of statements of faith. The Sanctus is a celebratory movement, with the choir and soloists singing in a lively and rhythmic style. The Benedictus is a more subdued movement, with the soloists singing a duet accompanied by the orchestra. The Agnus Dei is a final prayerful movement, with the choir and soloists singing in a mournful and plaintive style. The Coronation Mass is characterized by its grandeur, elegance, and beauty. The piece showcases Mozart's mastery of vocal and instrumental writing, with intricate harmonies, melodic lines, and rhythmic patterns. The mass is also notable for its use of soloists, who are given prominent roles throughout the piece. The Coronation Mass is one of Mozart's most popular and frequently performed works, and it remains a beloved masterpiece of the classical repertoire.

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