4-part mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra and saxophone (tenor)
(1st = 5:30; 2nd = 11:30; 3rd = 11:30; 4th = 8:00; 5th = 9:30)
An (Italian) composition competition was also the catalyst for the composition of this mass. The instrumentation with mixed choir (SATB) and string orchestra was specified; the text option (Italian or Latin) and a wind instrument (woodwind or brass) were freely selectable.
»» see also: Latin mass, op.29
1st: Kyrie: Adagio solenne
2nd: Gloria: Allegro con spirito
3rd: Credo: Allegro moderato
4th: Sanctus: a rock ballad for the heavenly hosts ...: Adagissimo con espressione celestiale
• watch our video on this movement:
5th: Agnus Dei: Andante espressivo
● the Latin texts of the Catholic liturgy
● warmly dedicated to Norbert J. Schneider
● AlexiSongs (»» extract from: score)