Drabkin, William

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis

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ISBN 13:: 9780521378314
author:: Drabkin, William
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1991
Pages:: 136
Dimensions:: 21 x 13.8 x 1 cm
Genre:: Genres & Styles - Classical
Condition:: New
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The Missa Solemnis is a rich and complex work from Beethoven's final creative period. This guide explores its significance as an expression of the Roman Catholic faith, within the tradition of Mass settings in 18th and early 19th-century Austria.

Drabkin examines various critical perspectives on the work, tracing its composition, first performances, and publication history. The book also delves into the Missa Solemnis itself, examining its design, connections between movements, orchestration, word painting, and programmatic elements.

This in-depth study offers a nuanced understanding of Beethoven's masterpiece, making it an ideal resource for those interested in classical music and its historical context.

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