Soloists, Choir, Orchestra (Soli,Ch,Orch,Instr-Tast)

SKU: BA.BA10573-01

Composed by Bohuslav Martinu. Edited by Paul Wingfield. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. The Bohuslav Martinu Complete Edition VI/2/2. Complete edition, Score, anthology. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA10573_01. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA10573-01).

ISBN 9790260107922. 33.3 x 26.3 cm inches. Text Language: Czech. Preface: Wingfield, Paul.

The present volume of the Bohuslav Martinu Complete Edition (BMCE) contains two vocal-instrumental works. TheField Mass(1939) with a text by Jiri Mucha incorporating bible and liturgy quotes was created in reaction to the outbreak of the Second World War and intended for outdoor performances. The cantataThe Spectre's Bridewith a text by Karel Jaromir Erben was composed in 1932 as part of the balletSpalicek(meaningchapbook); the composer later took out the cantata, making it into a stand-alone concert piece.

The autograph scores served as primary sources for both works. The edition of theField Mass(including its performance materials) also contains the original version of the ending with a quote from the Czech medieval hymnJezu Kriste, stedry kneze(Jesu Christ, bountiful priest) and a number of contemporary translations.

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