Mass No 2 in E minor

From Wind Repertory Project
Anton Bruckner

Anton Bruckner


The work bears the designation Messe E-Moll, WAB 27.


General Info

Year: 1866, rev. 1882
Duration: c. 42:00
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Musikwissenschaftlicher Verlag
Cost: Score and Parts - Rental   |   Score Only - $23.00


Movements

1. Gloria - 6:27
2. Credo - 11:00
3. Sanctus - 3:59
4. Benedictus - 6:59
5. Agnus Dei - 6:00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
C/A Soprano Clarinet I-II
C Trumpet I-II
Horn in F I-II
Horn in D/C I-II
Trombone I-II-III

Eight-part mixed voice choir


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

An original work for winds and choir from a master of the late Romantic era, Bruckner's Messe E-Moll represents exceptional attention to drama, lyricism, and piety. The work reflects Bruckner's training in Renaissance polyphony as well as influences of his contemporaries. When programming such a monumental work, conductors should consider the need for academic research to maximize the musical references in the score and interpret them appropriately. This is certainly a special work that deserves careful planning and execution.

- Notes from Great Music for Wind Band


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project


Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources