The Harmoniemesse is the last of the "High Masses" which Haydn composed between
1796 and 1802 for the name day of the Princess Esterházy, and at the same time
it was the last composition which Haydn ever completed. It was given its name
because of the important role which the wind instruments play in the Mass. In a
number of passages the present critical edition differs from previous editions
and, consequently, it follows other readings of the sources. Hence it is also to
be regarded as a contribution towards a new evaluation of the work.
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Scoring: Soli SATB, Coro SATB, Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Clt, 2 Fg, 2 Cor, 2 Ctr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc
Language: Latin
Key: B flat major
Duration: 45 min
pages: 216