Masses No. 3-4

SKU: CA.3550100

ISBN 9790007049188.

During his lifetime Johann Sebastian Bach compiled an extensive music library, which today can only be reconstructed in a fragmentary manner. It reflects Bach's continued curiosity to learn about compositions of various styles and eras, a curiosity which was already present in his younger years and into his advanced age. The two complete masses and six individual movements from the Mass by Palestrina testify to Bach's interest in compositions from the 16th century. During his Weimar years Bach initially used these works to study the stile antico, with its characteristic voice leading and modal harmonies. In the last years of his life, Bach planned performances of at least two of the masses. In this connection he added instrumental parts and a basso continuo to these works. The Palestrina masses arranged by Bach comprise an important document for the performance practice in the 18th century of works in the strict style.

SKU: CA.3150200

ISBN 9790007187132.

This part of the complete edition contains: Masses, Passions and Oratorios (1 slip case) vol. 1: Mass in B minor BWV 232 Sanctus in D major BWV 232III (version 1724) vol. 2: Missa in F major BWV 233 Kyrie Christe du Lamm BWV 233a Missa in A major BWV 234 Missa in G minor BWV 235 Missa in G major BWV 236 Sanctus in C major BWV 237 Sanctus in D major BWV 238 Magnificat in D major BWV 243 Inserts for the Magnificat (in D major) vol. 3: St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 St. Mark Passion BWV 247 vol. 4: St. John Passion BWV 245 in all surviving versions vol. 5: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 vol. 6: Easter Oratorio BWV 249 Ascension Oratorio BWV 11 With the Bach vocal project, we have pubblished Johann Sebastian Bach's complete sacred vocal music in a high-quality complete edition: This up-to-date Bach Edition - over 12,500 pages of score - contains all the cantatas, oratorios, passions, motets and masses. An edition in the tried and tested Carus quality - and the only modern Bach edition for which complete performance material is available for sale! - Reader-friendly and handy format (like a vocal score) - Outstanding legibility through clear presentation of the musical image and precise printing on the tried and tested Carus music paper - Robust and practicable binding - High-quality slip case for practical storage - User-friendly structure of the volumes - Rapid location of desired work: each cantata volume contains an overview of the cantatas in the church year.

SKU: ST.EC45

ISBN 9790220221248.

Both large-scale masses by Robert Fayrfax included in this volume are believed to be late works. O quam glorifica, in particular, was composed in 1511 for his supplication for the degree of Doctor of Music at Oxford, and in it the composer comprehensively explores the possibilities of extended structural planning. A feature of this edition is the restoration of the metrical character of the original, distorted in all surviving copies. Probably predating O quam glorifica, Tecum principium exhibits a simpler form, and is remarkable for the stylistic feature of unprepared dissonant fourths in the final section of the Agnus dei.

SKU: ST.EC20

ISBN 9790220216633.

This volume, the first of five devoted to Taverner's music, contains the three surviving 6-part masses: Gloria tibi Trinitas, Corona spinea, and O Michael. Elaborate festal works intended for use on major feasts or patronal festivals, they are printed here in the order followed in the Forrest-Heyther partbooks.