With Language: Latin. Masses, Latin.
Following the great success of his Magnificat, the internationally famous pop and jazz choir composer Christoph Schonherr has composed his MISSA in tempore incerto. "MISSA in tempore incerto-Mass in a difficult time. The beginning of the 21st century is beset by threats to the planet that will pose undreamt-of challenges to humanity. The music oscillates between fervent entreaties, cries for help, and hope. For the musical exegesis I found suitable and contemporary idioms in blues and Latin styles in particular. The instrumental scoring of the Mass is similar to that of the Magnificat, and thus a concert combining the two works would be possible.
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