Grosse Messe, Op.37 (Braunfels, Walter)

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Publisher. Info. Vienna: Universal Edition, 1927. Plate U.E. 8614.
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Work Title Grosse Messe
Alternative. Title
Composer Braunfels, Walter
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.37
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IWB 10
Key G minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 8 movements:
  1. Kyrie. Adagio - Etwas fließender
  2. Gloria. Lebhaft und leidenschaftlich (B major)
  3. Credo. Breit (D major, ends in A major)
  4. Offertorium in Festum Sanctissimi Nominis Jesu [based largely on Psalm 119 and partly on either Psalm 111 or 138]. Sehr ruhig (in B major)
  5. Sanctus. Breit (in F minor. Ends B minor)
  6. Interludium sub conservatione. Ruhig (G minor) --
  7. Benedictus. Mit größter Ruhe (B minor, ends D major)
  8. Agnus Dei. Sehr langsam (B minor)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1923-26
First Publication. 1927
Librettist Traditional; Psalm CXIX (mostly) for the Offertorium
Latin Mass
Language Latin
Dedication to his wife
Average DurationAvg. Duration 75 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation solo voices (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), mixed chorus, children's chorus, orchestra
InstrDetail Orchestra: Piccolo, 3 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets, bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 bassoons, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, organ, strings