Mass in C minor (“Große Messe”, KV 427 (417a)

Scoring: 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, alto trombone, tenor trombone, bass trombone, soprano, mixed choir, organ, strings.

Dated c. 1782-83.

The work was left unfinished....Read more

Scoring: 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, alto trombone, tenor trombone, bass trombone, soprano, mixed choir, organ, strings.

Dated c. 1782-83.

The work was left unfinished.

First performance: 26.10.1783, Salzburg, St. Peter.

Movements:
1. KYRIE — Kyrie eleison — Andante moderato
2. GLORIA — Gloria in excelsis Deo — Allegro vivace
3. CREDO — Credo in unum Deum
4. SANCTUS — Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus
5. BENEDICTUS — Benedictus qui venit

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