Composer

:

David Thorne

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass

Average_duration

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5:20

Movement_count

:

4

Movement ....

The Mass of St. Thomas is a choral work composed by David Thorne, an American composer and conductor. The piece was composed in 2001 and premiered on March 3, 2002, at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, Virginia. The Mass of St. Thomas is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, and Ite, Missa Est. The piece is scored for SATB choir, organ, and brass quartet. The Kyrie is a solemn and reflective movement, with the choir singing a simple melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The Gloria is a joyful and exuberant movement, with the choir and brass quartet alternating between sections of praise and jubilation. The Credo is a complex and intricate movement, with the choir singing a series of statements of faith that are punctuated by brass interludes. The Sanctus is a majestic and grand movement, with the choir and brass quartet combining to create a powerful and uplifting sound. The Agnus Dei is a gentle and peaceful movement, with the choir singing a prayer for mercy and forgiveness. The final movement, Ite, Missa Est, is a triumphant and celebratory movement, with the choir and brass quartet joining together to send the congregation forth with a message of hope and joy. The Mass of St. Thomas is characterized by its use of traditional choral techniques and its incorporation of brass instruments. Thorne's use of brass adds a sense of grandeur and majesty to the piece, while the choir's use of traditional choral techniques creates a sense of reverence and solemnity. Overall, the Mass of St. Thomas is a powerful and moving choral work that combines traditional choral techniques with modern instrumentation to create a unique and memorable musical experience.

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