Missa Sancta No.2, Op.76 (Weber, Carl Maria von)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.(ca.1819).
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): 55 MS 161
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Copyist Johann Carl Adam Klemm (?–1857)
Publisher. Info. Partial Holograph manuscript, 1819.
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Misc. Notes Sächsische Landesbibliothek, Dresden (D-Dl): Mus. 4689-D-4
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Publisher. Info. Paris: Richault, n.d.[ca.182-].
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5381.
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Misc. Notes Full Score is 10 x 13 scan.
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Publisher. Info. Musica sacra, No.17.
Vienna & Leipzig: Tobias Haslinger, n.d.[1835]. Plate 6750.
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Misc. Notes Misleadingly labeled "Erste Messe in G"; HMB has "in C".
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10 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (D, E♭, A. C), 3/4 (D) • Trumpet 1/2 (D, B♭) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Publisher. Info. Paris: Richault, n.d.[ca.182-].
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5381.
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Misc. Notes Parts are 10 x 13 scans.
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Publisher. Info. Paris: Richault, n.d.[ca.182-].
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5381.
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Misc. Notes Vocal Score is 10 x 13 scan. Has Organ Accompaniment.
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General Information

Work Title Missa Sancta No.2
Alternative. Title Jubelmesse
Composer Weber, Carl Maria von
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.76; J.251
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ICW 91
Key G major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements:
1. Kyrie. Moderato G major
2. Gloria. Allegro vivace D major
3. Credo. Allegro B major
4. Offertorium. Tempo giusto C major
5. Sanctus. Andante maestoso D major - Allegro (Hosanna) - Benedictus (Andante A major) - Hosanna D.C.
6. Agnus Dei. Andante con moto - Andante quasi Allegretto G major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1818-19
First Performance. 1819/01/16
First Publication. 1835 or earlier
Librettist Traditional + Offertorium "In die solemnitatis vestrae, dicit Dominus" (C major) (from Exodus)
Language Latin
Dedication Anton von Sachsen
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25-30 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation soprano, alto, tenor, bass, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
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2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings
Discography All Music Guide
Extra Information Premiere date from Weber's "Hinterlassene Schriften, Volumes 1-3", p.169 (which page states that the composer worked on the mass in November and December 1818 and completed it on "d. 4." - January 4 1819. - and premiered the work - "Aufgeführt den 16. Januar zum Erstenmale zum Jubel-Hochzeitfeste Ihrer Majestäten des Königs und der Königen von Sachsen." (The themes of the various movements follow.)