Franz Bühler (1760 - 1823) was a German composer and
Organist. In 1794 he became organ player in Bolzano,
1804 director of choir in Augsburg. His compositions
are in a strict classic style and were in his time
widely spread. Besides larger works he wrote also short
and easy works for rural choirs.
The Gradual (Latin: graduale) is a chant or hymn in the
liturgical celebration of the Eucharist for many
Christian denominations. In the Tridentine Mass it was
and is sung after the reading ...(+)
Franz Bühler (1760 - 1823) was a German composer and
Organist. In 1794 he became organ player in Bolzano,
1804 director of choir in Augsburg. His compositions
are in a strict classic style and were in his time
widely spread. Besides larger works he wrote also short
and easy works for rural choirs.
The Gradual (Latin: graduale) is a chant or hymn in the
liturgical celebration of the Eucharist for many
Christian denominations. In the Tridentine Mass it was
and is sung after the reading or chanting of the
Epistle and before the Alleluia, or, during penitential
seasons, before the Tract. In the Mass of Paul VI the
gradual corresponds to the Responsorial Psalm. There is
the option to replace this psalm with the gradual, but
its use is extremely rare. It is part of the Proper of
the Mass.
Although originally created for accompanied chorus, I
created this arrangement for Small Orchestra: String
Ensemble (Violins (2), Violas & Cellos), French Horn,
Eb Alto Horn, Timpani & Woodwinds (Flutes (2), Oboe,
Clarinet, English Horn & Bassoon).