Soprano (or tenor) solo, choir (SA) and organ - intermediate

SKU: HL.49019751

Mottetto per soprano (o tenore) solo, coro di donne (SSAA) e organo. Composed by Nino Rota. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Choral. Octavo. Composed 1961. 8 pages. Duration 3'. Schott Music #C55097. Published by Schott Music (HL.49019751).

ISBN 9790001190091. 7.5x11.0x0.042 inches. Latin.

In addition to his world-famous film scores ('Godfather', 'La dolce vita'), Nino Rota also composed chamber and vocal music, with choral music playing a prominent role. The three choral pieces selected for this edition show Rota's characteristic melody and romantic harmony. Thanks to the low level of difficulty, even amateur choirs are able to sing the impressive pieces of the Italian master.

SSA vocal soli or choir, organ

SKU: CA.2706700

Composed by Hans Kossler. Edited by Gunter Graulich. This edition: Paperbound. German title: Missa In F / Ssa, Org, Zugleich Orgelst. Sacred vocal music. Full score. Carus Verlag #CV 27.067/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2706700).

ISBN 9790007095550. Language: Latin.

In this edition of his Mass for women's choir, published here for the first time, compositional skill and a sense for interesting harmony are combined with a lyric gift. This highly romantic Mass will succeed in the repertoire for women's choir and organ.

SSA vocal soli or choir, organ

SKU: CA.2706705

Composed by Hans Kossler. Edited by Gunter Graulich. Missa In F / Ssa, Org, Zugleich Orgelst. Sacred vocal music. Choral Score. Carus Verlag #CV 27.067/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2706705).

ISBN 9790007112943. Language: Latin.

In this edition of his Mass for women's choir, published here for the first time, compositional skill and a sense for interesting harmony are combined with a lyric gift. This highly romantic Mass will succeed in the repertoire for women's choir and organ. Score available separately - see item CA.2706700.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 harp, 2 organ

SKU: CA.2332609

Composed by Charles Francois Gounod. 1x 23.326/47 harp 1, 1x 23.326/48 harp 2. French Sacred Music. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Praise and thanks. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1886. 4 pages. Duration 21 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 23.326/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2332609).

ISBN 9790007198787. Key: G major. Language: Latin.

Following its edition of the beautiful Messe Sainte Cecile by Gounod in an arrangement for Coro SA and organ (CV 27.025), Carus presents a further sacred work by this composer: his Te Deum for soli, choir, two harps and two organs (choir organ and great organ). As Peter Kaiser, the editor, has expressed in his foreword, this work from 1886 realizes a strict, almost ascetic musical language, an inward awe and praise of God.. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2332600.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, Tuba, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello, contrabass, organ

SKU: CA.2719009

Composed by Anton Bruckner. Edited by Ernst Herttrich. This edition: urtext. 1x 27.190/21 flute 1, 1x 27.190/22 flute 2, 1x 27.190/23 oboe 1, 1x 27.190/24 oboe 2, 1x 27.190/25 clarinet 1, 1x 27.190/26 clarinet 2, 1x 27.190/27 bassoon 1, 1x 27.190/28 bassoon 2, 1x 27.190/31 horn 1, 1x 27.190/32 horn 2, 1x 27.190/33 horn 3, 1x 27.19. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Urtext Editions; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. Harmony parts. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Praise and thanks. Set of Orchestra Parts. WAB 45. Duration 25 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.190/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2719009).

ISBN 9790007200732. Text language: Latin.

Anton Bruckner's Te Deum - a high point in the composer's output and one of the most important works of the sacred choral repertoire in the 19th century - is now available in a modern, scholarly edition. The Carus edition draws on both the two sources regarded as important, the autograph score and the first printed edition, with careful consideration given to variant readings. And so a music text has been prepared which reflects the composer's intentions as closely as possible. Great emphasis has been placed on a clear-to-read layout of the full score pages, as well as excellent legibility for the parts, which are available on sale. With current performance practice in mind, the clarinet parts are notated in B flat instead of A, corresponding with the first printed edition. The vocal score has been newly prepared to reflect current practical requirements. As an economical alternative, a chorus score is available. Bruckner's Te Deum is also available in carus music, the choir app. The app contains the music and a recording, as well as a coach to help with learning each choral part. In preparation: arrangement of the Te Deum for soli, choir, brass quintet and organ. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2719000.

SATB Choir, 2 Trombone [2 Vioas], Organ

SKU: CA.2770505

Composed by Leopold Hofmann. Edited by Guido Erdmann. Music from Vienna. Sacred vocal music, Mourning, death. Choral Score. Composed nach 1790. 4 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.705/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2770505).

ISBN 9790007166595. Text language: Latin.

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live is one of the central biblical texts dealing with the transitoriness of human existence. Leopold Hofmann, Kapellmeister at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna from 1772 to 1793, where W. A. Mozart was his church music assistant, also set this strongly expressive text. Hofmann's setting, in C minor, offers an austere harmony, characterized by suspensions in a homophonic, through-composed four-part vocal setting (soloists or SATB choir), reinforced only by two trombones and organ continuo. Four concise instrumental transitional passages between the individual verses relieve the pathos laden Viennese church style of this composition. With its tragic air, in some passages it closely resembles Mozart's Requiem K. 626. For this first edition, the two trombone parts are available both in the original clef and in alto clef. The figured bass has been realized so that the piece can also be performed without trombones, with only organ accompaniment. For a performance this piece could easily be combined with the Salve Regina by Pietro Cassati (Carus 27.703) from the Vienna series. Score available separately - see item CA.2770500.

Orchestra SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello, contrabass, organ

SKU: CA.1036409

O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf. Composed by Max Bruch. Edited by Minkus Teske. 1x 10.364/21 flute 1, 1x 10.364/22 flute 2, 1x 10.364/23 oboe 1, 1x 10.364/24 oboe 2, 1x 10.364/25 clarinet 1, 1x 10.364/26 clarinet 2, 1x 10.364/27 bassoon 1, 1x 10.364/28 bassoon 2, 1x 10.364/31 horn 1, 1x 10.364/32 horn 2, 1x 10.364/33 horn 3, 1x 10.36. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Advent. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1868/1869. Op. 29. Duration 14 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 10.364/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1036409).

ISBN 9790007190378. Text language: German. Text: von Spee, Friedrich / Simrock, Karl.

Max Bruch succeeded in composing an impressive setting of the well known Advent text, O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf (O Saviour, tear open the heavens). Compositionally it is extremely sophisticated in its construction; Bruch combines both the choir and orchestra in a powerfully expressive and moving portrayal of mankind waiting for the coming of the Saviour. Following the premiere of the work in 1869 it was celebrated as Bruch's most important choral work, but later it fell largely into oblivion. Almost 150 years after it was composed, for the first time a critical-scholarly edition is now available to the public. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1036400.

SATB choir, 2 trombones [2 violas], organ

SKU: CA.2770549

Composed by Leopold Hofmann. Edited by Guido Erdmann. Music from Vienna. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Mourning, death. Single Part, Organ. Composed nach 1790. 4 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.705/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2770549).

ISBN 9790007202668. Language: Latin.

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live is one of the central biblical texts dealing with the transitoriness of human existence. Leopold Hofmann, Kapellmeister at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna from 1772 to 1793, where W. A. Mozart was his church music assistant, also set this strongly expressive text. Hofmann's setting, in C minor, offers an austere harmony, characterized by suspensions in a homophonic, through-composed four-part vocal setting (soloists or SATB choir), reinforced only by two trombones and organ continuo. Four concise instrumental transitional passages between the individual verses relieve the pathos laden Viennese church style of this composition. With its tragic air, in some passages it closely resembles Mozart's Requiem K. 626. For this first edition, the two trombone parts are available both in the original clef and in alto clef. The figured bass has been realized so that the piece can also be performed without trombones, with only organ accompaniment. For a performance this piece could easily be combined with the Salve Regina by Pietro Cassati (Carus 27.703) from the Vienna series. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2770500.

SATB choir, 2 trombones [2 violas], organ

SKU: CA.2770500

Composed by Leopold Hofmann. Edited by Guido Erdmann. This edition: paperback. Music from Vienna. Sacred vocal music, Mourning, death. Full score. Composed nach 1790. 12 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.705/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2770500).

ISBN 9790007166588. Language: Latin.

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live is one of the central biblical texts dealing with the transitoriness of human existence. Leopold Hofmann, Kapellmeister at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna from 1772 to 1793, where W. A. Mozart was his church music assistant, also set this strongly expressive text. Hofmann's setting, in C minor, offers an austere harmony, characterized by suspensions in a homophonic, through-composed four-part vocal setting (soloists or SATB choir), reinforced only by two trombones and organ continuo. Four concise instrumental transitional passages between the individual verses relieve the pathos laden Viennese church style of this composition. With its tragic air, in some passages it closely resembles Mozart's Requiem K. 626. For this first edition, the two trombone parts are available both in the original clef and in alto clef. The figured bass has been realized so that the piece can also be performed without trombones, with only organ accompaniment. For a performance this piece could easily be combined with the Salve Regina by Pietro Cassati (Carus 27.703) from the Vienna series.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 c trumpets, timpani, 2 violins and organ

SKU: CA.5453005

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Missa In Hon. Sti Gotthardi Mh 530. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Choral Score. MH 530. 16 pages. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.530/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5453005).

ISBN 9790007130121. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score available separately - see item CA.5453000.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 c trumpets, timpani, 2 violins and organ

SKU: CA.5453049

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Missa In Hon. Sti Gotthardi Mh 530. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1793. MH 530. 28 pages. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.530/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5453049).

ISBN 9790007226183. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5453000.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 c trumpets, timpani, 2 violins and organ

SKU: CA.5453013

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Missa In Hon. Sti Gotthardi Mh 530. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Cello/Double Bass. MH 530. 16 pages. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.530/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5453013).

ISBN 9790007226176. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5453000.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello/Contrabass, Organ

SKU: CA.4067209

Composed by Johann Gottlieb Naumann. Arranged by Paul Horn. 1x 40.672/21 flute 1, 1x 40.672/22 flute 2, 1x 40.672/23 oboe 1, 1x 40.672/24 oboe 2, 1x 40.672/25 clarinet 1, 1x 40.672/26 clarinet 2, 1x 40.672/27 bassoon 1, 1x 40.672/28 bassoon 2, 1x 40.672/31 horn 1, 1x 40.672/32 horn 2, 1x 40.672/33 trumpet 1, 1x 40. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1794. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.672/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4067209).

ISBN 9790007219925. Key: D minor. Language: Latin.

Johann Gottlieb Naumann, who today is becoming increasingly well known, achieved recognition during his lifetime as a composer of operas, among them the first Swedish national opera, Gustaf Wasa. In addition he wrote a large number of sacred compositions for the Court of Dresden, where he was employed for many years, including the present Missa in D minor, which was still performed well into the 20th century. This work, probably composed for Christmas in 1794, displays a decidedly pastoral character in the Gloria and Agnus Dei and moreover, is distinguished by charming solo woodwind parts. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.4067200.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 c trumpets, timpani, 2 violins and organ

SKU: CA.5453011

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Missa In Hon. Sti Gotthardi Mh 530. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Violin 1. MH 530. 24 pages. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.530/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5453011).

ISBN 9790007226152. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5453000.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 c trumpets, timpani, 2 violins and organ

SKU: CA.5453009

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. This edition: urtext. 1x 54.530/21 oboe 1, 1x 54.530/22 oboe 2, 1x 54.530/31 clarino 1, 1x 54.530/32 clarino 2, 1x 54.530/41 timpani. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Missa In Hon. Sti Gotthardi Mh 530. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Set of Orchestra Parts. MH 530. 60 pages. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.530/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5453009).

ISBN 9790007226145. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5453000.

Vocal soli, choir, orchestra, congregation, organ

SKU: CA.4019809

Composed by Heinrich von Herzogenberg. 2x 40.198/21 2 flutes, 2x 40.198/22 2 oboes, 2x 40.198/23 2 clarinets, 2x 40.198/24 2 bassoons, 2x 40.198/31 2 horns, 2x 40.198/32 2 trumpets, 2x 40.198/32 2 trumpets, 2x 40.198/32 2 trumpets, 2x 40.198/32 2 trumpets, 2x 40.198/33 2 trombones, 1x 40.198/3. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Oratorios, Special days. Set of Orchestra Parts. Op. 104. 476 pages. Duration 150 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.198/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4019809).

ISBN 9790007217952. Language: German.

The present publication finally closes the gap in the availability of the three church oratorios of Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900). With this late work, which he considered his most important, Heinrich von Herzogenberg set the musical high point of the 15th Conference of the German Church Song Association in Strasbourg (1899), and also of his entire career. The celebration of the harvest provides an interesting look into the stylistic diversity of church music at the end of the 19th century, and shows the composer's aptitude for dramatic presentation in a special way. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.4019800.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 c trumpets, timpani, 2 violins and organ

SKU: CA.5453003

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Missa In Hon. Sti Gotthardi Mh 530. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Vocal score. MH 530. 72 pages. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.530/03. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5453003).

ISBN 9790007094348. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score available separately - see item CA.5453000.

Orchestra SAB vocal soli, SATB choir, 3 recorders f1, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, english horn, bassoon, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, strings, organ

SKU: CA.1000109

Zusammenstellung aus Satzen Bachscher Kantaten. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Hans Grischkat. 1x 10.001/21 flute 1, 1x 10.001/22 flute 2, 1x 10.001/23 flute 3, 1x 10.001/24 oboe 1, 1x 10.001/25 oboe 2, 1x 10.001/26 English horn, 1x 10.001/31 trumpet 1, 1x 10.001/32 trumpet 2, 1x 10.001/33 trumpet 3, 1x 10.001/34 trombone 1, 1x 10.001/35 trombone 2. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Oratorios. Set of Orchestra Parts. BWV. 92 pages. Duration 90 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 10.001/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1000109).

ISBN 9790007015626. Language: German.

Oratorio that lasts the whole evening, made up of particularly valuable movements from the lesser known of Bach's cantatas, put together by Hans Grischkat for the 1950 Bach Festival. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1000100.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 c trumpets, timpani, 2 violins and organ

SKU: CA.5453012

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Missa In Hon. Sti Gotthardi Mh 530. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Violin 2. MH 530. 24 pages. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.530/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5453012).

ISBN 9790007226169. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5453000.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 c trumpets, timpani, 2 violins and organ

SKU: CA.5453019

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Missa In Hon. Sti Gotthardi Mh 530. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Set of Orchestra Parts. MH 530. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.530/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5453019).

ISBN 9790007145378. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5453000.