SKU: CA.4068950
ISBN 9790007254445. Key: D major. Latin.
Beethoven described his Missa solemnis several times as his greatest work. Coming from the heart, it was intended to touch and move audiences. Beethoven worked long and intensively on the composition in order to give what he felt was adequate expression to the text. In its length and musical demands, the Missa solemnis goes far beyond typical liturgical settings; for good reason, the premiere took place in a concert hall. With this arrangement for chamber orchestra (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, timpani and strings, plus organ ad lib), smaller choirs, as well as choirs with more limited resources of space or finance, can now perform this work too. However, the symphonic character and wide dynamic range of the work remain. The scoring of 7 instead of 18 winds offers an optimal balance between transparency and orchestral sound. All the vocal parts (soloists and chorus) are identical with the original version, so that the vocal score and chorus score of that version can be used. Major mass can also be performed by smaller choir Wind and brass parts of the original version reduced to just seven single instruments Vocal scores and choral scores from the original version can be used. carus plus: the work (original version) is available in carus music, the choir app, and in the practice CD series Carus Choir Coach. Score available separately - see item CA.4068900.
SKU: HL.49030447
ISBN 9790220120220. 6.0x8.25x0.099 inches. English.
This short work (4 minutes) was commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral for their National Millennium Service for England and has since become popular with choirs everywhere. It can be performed with choir and organ (ED 12657) and there is also a version by the composer for brass ensemble.
SKU: CL.012-4495-75
This prolific composer has penned many beautiful, dramatic, and emotional works. On this occasion, he has created a hymn setting that is highly reflective and musically very powerful. While the band parts certainly stand on their own, optional use of antiphonal trumpets, organ, and choir are included should you desire to provide your audience with a spectacular performance that won't soon be forgotten. This is truly a very inspirational work. Very Impressive!
SKU: CA.9127049
ISBN 9790007234881. Language: Latin.
The first performance will take place on 29 May in Brixen Cathedral. The solemn mass for choir, organ and winds can be performed using a flexible ensemble. The basic scoring calls for a mixed choir and organ. The range of the individual singing voices is limited and the musical shape of the parts is simple and clearly laid out, so that an amateur choir can sing the entire mass (including solos) chorally. Score and part available separately - see item CA.9127000.
SKU: BA.BA08348-65
ISBN 9790006530274. 32.5 x 15.5 cm inches. Key: F major.
About Barenreiter Urtext Orchestral Parts
Why musicians love to play from Bärenreiter Urtext Orchestral Parts
- Urtext editions as close as possible to the composer’s intentions - With alternate versions in full score and parts - Orchestral parts in an enlarged format of 25.5cm x 32.5cm - With cues, rehearsal letters, and page turns where players need them - Clearly presented divisi passages so that players know exactly what they have to play - High-quality paper with a slight yellow tinge which does not glare under lights and is thick enough that reverse pages do not shine through
SKU: GI.G-002621
UPC: 641151026213. Text by Alan J. Hommerding.
The familiar tune ST. CATHERINE becomes a worthy vehicle for Alan Hommerding's text as arranged here by Wolfgang Lampert in a baroque-like style. The well-written organ part and counter-melodies (or optional flute line) support the unison choir in verses 1 and 3, verse 2, set for four-part chorus a cappella, is an unexpected delight and features an alternate choral harmonization.
SKU: CA.2731700
ISBN 9790007167875. Language: Latin.
During his most productive period as an opera composer, Camille Saint-Saens also wrote sacred works, among which his Oratorio de Noel has enjoyed great worldwide popularity. The colorful and opulently orchestrated Messe de Requiem was composed in 1878 in Bern. The composer dedicated it to his patron, Albert Libon. We have published this edition both with its larger orchestral forces and to enable perfomances of the Requiem in slightly reduced scoring (without losing the special characteristics of the work), in a version with a smaller orchestra consisting of 11 winds, two harps, organ and string instruments. The full score reproduces the Urtext of the Requiem with its original scoring, whereas the performance material is presented and conceived so to enable it to be performed either in the original orchestration or the version with reduced forces.
SKU: CA.4065749
ISBN 9790007085322. Key: B flat major. Language: Latin.
With a total duration of about 30 minutes, Schubert's Mass in B flat major (D 324), written in 1815, is considerably longer than Mozart's and Haydn's classical Brevis masses, and its large instrumental ensemble with strings, woodwinds, brass and timpani even gives it a clearly solemn character. Overall, Schubert was inspired by the late Haydn style of the symphonic mass (e.g., the division into six large movements, the omission of arias for the vocal soloists who are instead juxtaposed with the choir, singing short passages either singly or as a group) without, of course, achieving its temporal expansion. This is a representative, musically appealing work that excels with its multi-layered, detailed text treatment. It is, therefore, suitable for special occasions and the high feasts of the church year and can be mastered well by experienced church choirs. Score and part available separately - see item CA.4065700.
SKU: CA.3913349
ISBN 9790007056063. Language: German.
This early work, probably composed during the period 1701-1705, is in a style and form customary during the 17th century, combining biblical words with paraphrased verses. The words depict gentle breezes giving place to the rushing wind at the coming of the Holy Spirit. Suitable for Whitsun. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3913300.
SKU: CY.CC2470
Johann Wanhal (Vanhal) was an important classical composer from Bohemian/Czech heritage (1739-1813). His main living was as an organist and choirmaster, however Wanhal's musical output as a composer includes over a dozen concerti, many symphonies, chamber music, operas and much sacred music including 58 masses. Wanhal is rumored to have played chamber music with Mozart, Haydn and Dittersdorf, with Wanhal on the cello. In the 1770's Wanhal met the contrabassist Johannes Matthias Sperger and wrote a double bass concerto for him. The Concerto is in the key of E-Flat (original key of D for the double bass) in three movements and has been expertly arranged for Tuba and classical wind ensemble by Ms. Janet Yarbrough of Duke University. This work will also be available soon with a piano reduction.
SKU: CA.9127006
ISBN 9790007234867. Language: Latin.
The first performance will take place on 29 May in Brixen Cathedral. The solemn mass for choir, organ and winds can be performed using a flexible ensemble. The basic scoring calls for a mixed choir and organ. The range of the individual singing voices is limited and the musical shape of the parts is simple and clearly laid out, so that an amateur choir can sing the entire mass (including solos) chorally. Score available separately - see item CA.9127000.
SKU: CA.4065712
ISBN 9790007085292. Key: B flat major. Language: Latin.
SKU: CA.9127005
ISBN 9790007163709. Language: Latin.
SKU: HL.49001378
ISBN 9790001015585. German.
