Composer

:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Mass

Compose Date

:

1783

Average_duration

:

54:48

Movement_count

:

15

Movement ....

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Mass No. 17 in C minor fragment, also known as the Great Mass, K. 427 (417a), was composed in 1782-1783. The work was intended for the Salzburg Cathedral, but it was left unfinished due to Mozart's other commitments. The premiere of the Mass took place in 1901, almost a century after Mozart's death. The Great Mass is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The Kyrie is a solemn plea for mercy, while the Gloria is a joyful hymn of praise. The Credo is a statement of faith, and the Sanctus is a hymn of praise to God. The Benedictus is a prayer for peace, and the Agnus Dei is a plea for mercy and forgiveness. The Great Mass is characterized by its grandeur and complexity. It features a large orchestra, a choir, and four soloists. The music is richly textured, with intricate harmonies and counterpoint. The Mass is also notable for its use of operatic techniques, such as recitative and aria-like solos. The Great Mass is considered one of Mozart's greatest works, and it is often compared to his Requiem in terms of its grandeur and emotional power. Despite its unfinished state, the Mass remains a masterpiece of sacred music, and it continues to be performed and admired by audiences around the world.

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