The Mass in B flat major by Joseph Haydn is known under the name
"Theresienmesse." The reason for this epithet has to this day not been
clarified, but it could have to do with a performance of another Mass in Vienna
in May 1800, probably in the presence of the Empress Marie Therese. Compared
with Haydn’s last two masses and the large oratorios, the relatively modest
orchestral scoring of the Theresienmesse is notable (for two clarinets, two
trumpets with timpani, strings and organ continuo). Thus the Mass is also easily
performable in those churches where music programs have only modest means at
their disposal - and at the same they can have this treasure from the late
Viennese classical period.
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Scoring: Soli SATB, Coro SATB, 2 Clt, 2 Ctr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc, [Fg]
Language: Latin
Key: B flat major
Duration: 40 min
pages: 192