Missa Solemnis (Beethoven)

Ludwig van Beethoven's Missa Solemnis in D Major, Op. 123 was composed in 1817-1823.

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Ludwig van Beethoven - Op.

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Beethoven's second setting of the mass (his first being the Mass in C, Op. 86, which is far less admired), is one of the composer's supreme achievements, and, with Bach's Mass in b minor, the most significant mass setting of the Common practice period. Beethoven himself, in his last years, referred to it as his finest work, and though it has notably failed to reach the popularity of many of the symphonies and sonatas, it indisputably represents Beethoven at the height of his powers.

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Mass - Mass in b minor - Common practice period

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The mass is scored for full classical orchestra (including trombones), four-part chorus, and SATB soloists.

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