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Title	Katholische Messe
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Church masses
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band); CoroX ad lib
Instrumentation/info	(ab Quartett spielbar)
Publisher's article no.	KL 16
Year of publication	1937
Price	39.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Haydn, Michael
Arranger	Kliment, Hans
Difficulty level	1
Additional info/contents	Michael Haydn's "Catholic Mass," with its outstanding musical quality and rich liturgical context, receives a valuable new interpretation in Hans Kliment's arrangement. These two versions—the original and the arranged version—provide insights into the development of sacred music and invite reflection on the continuity and manipulability of classical music. In its essence, the Mass remains a central element of the Catholic liturgy, inspiring both spiritual edification and musical exploration. Chorstimmen/Choirparts (adlib.) extra lieferbar
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Programme notes: The Catholic Mass by Michael Haydn and its adaptation by Hans Kliment The “Catholic Mass” by Michael Haydn, one of the most important composers of the late 18th century, is an impressive example of the church music of this time. Michael Haydn, the younger brother of the more famous Joseph Haydn, was born in 1737 and was an important composer whose influence and style on the musical development of the Viennese Classical period cannot be underestimated. The mass premiered in 1779 in the parish church of Mariazell, Austria, and reflects the liturgical practices and musical trends of the late Baroque and early Classical periods. The mass originated at a time when the Catholic Church played an important role in social life and liturgical music occupied a central place in worship. During the late 18th century, church music experienced a wave of transformation, with the strict polyphonic structures of the Baroque gradually giving way to the clearer and more melodic styles of the Classical period. Michael Haydn, who worked in Salzburg, was strongly influenced by the traditions of church music, and his work demonstrates both a profound knowledge of liturgical requirements and a skillful handling of musical forms. Michael Haydn's compositions are known for their sophisticated choruses, offering harmonic and melodic clarity. They consist of the typical sections of the mass texts: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei. A central feature is the use of vocal parts and instrumental accompaniment, which together strengthen the collective spirit of the service and contribute to the religious experience of the faithful. The music is characterized by a distinct melodic character that supports the liturgical texts. The harmonic structures are clear, often anchored in diatonic scales, and exhibit a strong sense of form and structure. Michael Haydn uses varied rhythms and dynamic contrasts to vividly infuse the different sections of the Mass. Hans Kliment and the Arrangement for Wind Orchestra In modern times, Hans Kliment, a composer and arranger known for his work with wind orchestras, has arranged Michael Haydn's "Catholic Mass." Kliment chose this version to make it accessible to a wider audience and to utilize the wind orchestra's sonic palette, which differs from traditional 18th-century ensembles. Kliment's adaptation preserves the essential musical structures of Haydn's Mass while offering a fresh interpretation of the wind orchestra's instrumental scoring. In his arrangement, Kliment creates a deeper sonority that enhances the expressiveness of the vocal texts and melodies. The use of brass instruments lends the music a festive character, while the woodwinds and percussion emphasize the subtle elegance and rhythmic nuances. A comparative analysis of the original composition and Kliment's arrangement reveals not only stylistic differences, but also differences in textual interpretation and tonal design. While Haydn's original focuses strongly on vocal performance, with the human voice taking center stage, Kliment utilizes the capabilities of the wind orchestra to illuminate both the melodic and harmonic backgrounds in a new way. The energetic realization in Kliment's version brings a modern touch to Haydn's timeless work while preserving the characteristic mood and liturgical purpose of the Mass. Kliment succeeds in bridging the historical complexity of Haydn's original with the needs of contemporary performances. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI)

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