Anton n Dvorák?s D major Mass differs markedly from his other large choral compositions. Written for a private occasion this work of some half-hour?s duration is remarkable for the fascinating simplicity of its harmonic language and compositional workmanship. Its resultant moderate difficulty and the possibility of using chorus members or a small subgroup for the solo parts in alternation with the full chorus make Dvorák?s Organ version a challenge that many church choirs will be able to master.Organ version by the composerSupportive clearly written easy-to-play Organ partChoral writing of manageabledifficultySolo parts can be taken by chorus members

Orchesterfassung-Dvorák's Messe in D for SATB.With its traditional forms and proven compositional models its original ideas which are sometimes marked by a folk- or folksong-like melodic character and with its harmonic richness Dvorák?s D major Mass serves in its liturgical context to express the worship of God. The Mass is characterized by lyrical meditation rather than by dramatic immediacy.

Earlene has combined the Welsh folk song The Ash Grove with Dvor k's Symphony No. 9 Largo. The going home theme weaves to create a beautiful concert festival or contest work for mixed or women's voices. Available separately:SATB SSA PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 3:02.

The Stabat Mater is a medieval poem that the mother of Jesus Christ sings before her crucified son. Therefore The Stabat Mater is still prayed or sung today at the Feast of the Seven Sorrows of Mary (September 15). Dvoráks The Stabat Mater was premiered in Prague in 1880 and was closely linked to his personal destiny. Within a short time of the premier three of his children passed away.

Antonin Dvorak Requiem Mass scored for soprano alto tenor and bass solists SATB choir and orchestra. Vocal Score edition edited by Michael Pilkington. This new edition follows the layout of the previous edition (NOV070088) which it supersedes.

Dvorak's Mass in D Op.86 was completed in 1887. It is scored for Soprano Alto Tenor and Bass soloists SATB and organ or SATB (with optional soloists) and orchestra. Edited by Michael Pilkington.

Dvorak's Stabat Mater is his first setting of a religious text which was begun in 1876. The work received its first performance in 1880 in Prague. This new edition edited by Michael Pilkington follows the layout of the previous Novello edition for ease of compatibility.Vocal score with piano accompaniment. Text in Latin. Scored for Soprano Alto Tenor and Bass Soloists SATB and Orchestra. Orchestral material available on hire from publisher.