When Joseph Haydn assumed the position as music director of the Court of
Esterházy in 1766, following the death of his predecessor, Gregor Joseph Werner,
he began by composing one of his first and most extensive Missa solemnis. The
title "Missa Cellensis” (later also known as the "Cecilian Mass”) and the date
of an autograph score suggest that this work was probably commissioned by Prince
Nicolaus Esterházy for the 600th anniversary of the pilgrimage church Mariazell
located in Styria. With regard to the scoring as well as form, this Mass is
still in the tradition of the late baroque "number mass.” In contrast to
previous "mixed” versions based on various sources, the new edition follows the
authentic (original) version using the most reliable sources.
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Year of release: 1766
Scoring: Soli SATB, Coro SATB, 2 Ob, 2 Fg, 2 Ctr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc, [2 Cor im Benedictus], Org
Language: Latin
Key: C major
Duration: 68 min
pages: 200
