Composer

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Leos Janácek

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass

Compose Date

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1907 - 1908

Publication Date

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1946

Average_duration

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19:35

Movement_count

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3

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Leos Janácek's Mass in E flat major, JW 9/5, was composed in 1908 and premiered in Brno, Czech Republic on October 5th of the same year. The mass is divided into five movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei. The Mass in E flat major is characterized by Janácek's unique style, which incorporates elements of folk music and speech melody. The Kyrie begins with a solemn choral introduction, followed by a solo soprano singing a plaintive melody. The Gloria is a lively and joyful movement, featuring a solo tenor and a choir that alternates between homophonic and polyphonic textures. The Credo is the longest movement of the mass, and it is marked by a sense of urgency and intensity. The choir sings in unison, creating a powerful and dramatic effect. The Sanctus is a bright and celebratory movement, featuring a solo soprano and a choir that sings in a lively and rhythmic manner. The final movement, Agnus Dei, is a quiet and reflective piece that features a solo alto and a choir that sings in a gentle and peaceful manner. The Mass in E flat major is a testament to Janácek's skill as a composer, and it remains one of his most popular works to this day. Its unique blend of folk music and speech melody, combined with its powerful and dramatic choral writing, make it a masterpiece of the choral repertoire.

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