Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Thje classic vocal / piano score to Schubert's choral masterpiece prepared by Julius Spengel (1853-1936) in 1897 to coincide with Breitkopf & Hrtel's issue of the Schubert complete works. This is a digitally-enhanced reprint, enlarged to a convenient A4 size, made with a performer's needs in mind.
Synopsis
Schubert composed his sixth and final mass in the summer of 1828; it was premiered posthumously, on October 4, 1829, in the Viennese Parish Church of the Holy Trinity under the direction of the composer's brother, Ferdinand. In addition to five vocal soloists and chorus, the work is scored for pairs of oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns and trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings. Unabridged digitally enhanced reprint of the vocal score prepared by Julius Spengel that was first issued in Leipzig by Breitkopf and Hartel in the late 19th century to coincide with their publication of the complete works edition.