Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass

Compose Date

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Mar 1815

Average_duration

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22:23

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's Mass in G major, D. 167, was composed in 1815 when he was just 18 years old. The piece premiered on September 24, 1815, at the Lichtental Church in Vienna, Austria. The Mass in G major is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The piece is scored for SATB choir, soloists, and orchestra. The Kyrie begins with a solemn and prayerful choral introduction, followed by a solo soprano melody. The choir then joins in with a polyphonic section, which leads to a repeat of the opening prayerful melody. The Gloria is a joyful and celebratory movement, with a lively orchestral introduction. The choir enters with a joyful and energetic melody, which is repeated throughout the movement. The soloists also have a prominent role in this movement, with a duet between the soprano and tenor. The Credo is a longer and more complex movement, with a variety of musical themes and textures. The choir and soloists alternate between polyphonic and homophonic sections, with a particularly beautiful section for the choir in the middle of the movement. The Sanctus is a bright and uplifting movement, with a soaring melody for the choir and soloists. The Benedictus is a more subdued movement, with a gentle and peaceful melody for the soloists. The final movement, the Agnus Dei, is a prayerful and introspective movement, with a beautiful melody for the choir and soloists. The piece ends with a quiet and peaceful Amen. Overall, the Mass in G major is a beautiful and well-crafted piece of music, with a variety of musical themes and textures. Despite being composed when Schubert was just 18 years old, it shows a maturity and skill beyond his years.

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