Mass for Soloists, Mixed Chorus and Organ in E-flat major "Unfinished Mass" (1908) [Bar:BA5421]

Mass for Soloists, Mixed Chorus and Organ in E-flat major "Unfinished Mass" (1908) [Bar:BA5421]

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Arranger:
Petrželka, Vilém
Binding:
Stapled
Composer:
Janácek, Leoš
Duration:
0:08:00
Edition Type:
Choral score, Performance score
Format:
27,0 x 19,0 cm
ISMN:
9790006470990.0
Language:
EN
Minimum Order Quantity:
1
Original Currency Price:
13.95 €
Pages:
34 S.
Scoring:
Soprano solo, Alto solo, Tenor solo, Bass solo, Mixed choir (SATB), Organ
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By reason of its conciseness of style, Janacek's Latin Mass from around 1907-1908 gives the impression of being an inspired sketch, rather than a finished work. In particular, the brevitv of the Agnus Dei is surprising in effect. The work has a number of striking features: its totally individual melodic and rhythmic style, resulting from Janacek's well-known approach to word-setting; the use of rests for expressive purposes; the original use of heterophony, which here replaces traditional polyphony; and the expressively written instrumental part.

A truly worthwhile piece offering reasonably proficient amateur choirs a good introduction to modern choral repertoire.