Composer

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Joseph Rheinberger

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Jun 1881

Average_duration

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18:49

Movement_count

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5

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Joseph Rheinberger's 'Missa in A major, Op. 126' is a choral work composed in 1878. It premiered on March 16, 1879, at the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche in Munich, Germany. The work is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The 'Missa in A major' is a prime example of Rheinberger's mastery of choral composition. The work is characterized by its rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and expressive melodies. The Kyrie begins with a solemn and prayerful mood, with the choir singing in unison before breaking into a polyphonic texture. The Gloria is a jubilant movement, with the choir singing in a homophonic texture, punctuated by fanfare-like brass and timpani. The Credo is the longest movement of the work, and Rheinberger uses a variety of textures and moods to convey the meaning of the text. The Sanctus is a bright and joyful movement, with the choir singing in a homophonic texture, accompanied by a soaring melody in the violins. The Benedictus is a more subdued movement, with the choir singing in a polyphonic texture, accompanied by a gentle melody in the violins. The final movement, the Agnus Dei, is a prayerful and introspective movement, with the choir singing in a homophonic texture, accompanied by a simple melody in the violins. The work ends with a quiet and peaceful Amen. Overall, Rheinberger's 'Missa in A major, Op. 126' is a masterful work of choral composition, showcasing the composer's skill in creating rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and expressive melodies. The work is a testament to Rheinberger's place as one of the most important composers of choral music in the late 19th century.

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