Franz Schubertâs popular German Mass of 1827 follows in the footsteps of Mi...(+)
Franz Schubertâs popular German Mass of 1827 follows in the footsteps of Michael Haydnâs work Deutsches Hochamt by turning to a German translation of the Ordinary mass. Its homophonic texture and largely syllabic setting of the words make it more accessible to lay choruses than Schubertâs masses in Latin an advantage reinforced by its diatonic melodic writing and constantly slow tempos.The present edition reproduces the Urtext from the New Schubert Edition and presents the definitive second version for chorus and wind instruments. Since the piano reduction basically follows the choral lines and Schubertâs original organ part however the Mass can also be performedwith organ accompaniment.Urtext from the New Schubert EditionStandard work in the church music repertoireCan be accompanied by organ or wind instrumentsNo vocal soloists necessary