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Title	Deutsche Messe (Wohin soll ich mich wenden)
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Church masses
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band); klBlm (small wind band)
Instrumentation/info	(ab Quartett spielbar)
Format	DirStm (Condensed Score and parts)
Publisher's article no.	KL 86
Price	39.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Schubert, Franz
Arranger	Kliment, Hans
Opus no.	D.872
Difficulty level	1
Additional info/contents	Schubert wrote the "Deutsche Messe" (original title: "Gesänge zur Feier des heiligen Opfers der Messe" D 872) in 1826 on behalf of Johann Philipp Neumann, who also wrote the texts. Schubert himself has two versions, one for four-part mixed choir with organ and another, which additionally includes two oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns and trumpets as well as three trombones, timpani and a double bass. Both the - at that time untypical - use of the national language by which Deutsche Messe got its name, as well as the very free, associative and romanticising translation and interpretation of the liturgical text led to the initial rejection of Opus by the Vienna Archbishop's Consistory. However, it soon gained unusual popularity and esteem, particularly due to the spread of the German prayer and singing mass in the first half of the 20th century.
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Programme notes: Report on the “Deutsche Messe” D 872 by Franz Schubert The "German Mass" ("Songs for the Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass", D 872) by Franz Schubert is one of the outstanding works of church music of the 19th century. In 1826, the work was commissioned by Johann Philipp Neumann, who not only acted as commissioner but also wrote the texts, which are in German. This decision to compose the liturgy in the vernacular was both bold and unconventional at the time, and was in contrast to the widespread traditions of the Latin Mass. Schubert's "German Mass" is presented in two main versions: the first version is designed for four-part mixed choir and organ, while the second, more extensive version is expanded by a number of instruments. This version also includes oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, three trombones, timpani and a double bass. This instrumental variety allows for a rich tonal design that underlines the expressive power of the music. The very free and romanticizing interpretation of the liturgical text initially led to a certain rejection by the Viennese Archbishop's Consistory. The chosen language and the artistic freedom with which Schubert treated the religious content met with resistance and were considered potentially inappropriate. Despite this initial criticism, the "German Mass" underwent a remarkable change in perception in the first half of the 20th century. The increasing popularity of German prayer and singing masses contributed significantly to the integration of the "German Mass" into the repertoire of many churches and choirs. Schubert's music, which is deeply rooted in the romantic tradition, is characterized by passionate melodies, harmonic sophistication and emotional depth. These elements contribute to the mass achieving a high artistic value far beyond its liturgical function. It symbolizes the attempt to bring spirituality and religiosity into a form that appeals to people emotionally and reaches them in their everyday language. Today, the "German Mass" is an integral part of the concert repertoire and is performed in both ecclesiastical and secular contexts. Its persistence and the positive revaluation it has experienced over the decades testify to the universal appeal and importance that Schubert's work has for musical and spiritual culture both in German-speaking countries and beyond. The "German Mass" is thus not only an important musical legacy, but also an example of the dialogue between art, language and faith in the 19th century. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Stiftschor Bonn

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