Missa Brevis in C, K. 220/196b "Sparrow Mass" (Spatzenmesse)

Composers:
  • Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Detailed Instrumentation: 0.0.0.0: 0.2.0.0: Timp: Org: Str (2-2-0-1-1 in set): Solo SATB: Mix Choir
Duration: 17
Description:

The MASS IN C, K. 220/196b, often referred to by the nickname "Spatzenmesse" or "Sparrow Mass" due to the violin figure in the Hosanna of the Sanctus that recalls the chirping of birds, is Mozart's 9th mass and his fifth Missa brevis. Possibly first performed at an Easter celebration on April 7 1776 at the Salzburg Cathedral, the short work is written for two trumpets, timpani, organ, and strings (2-2-0-1-1 in set), with both SATB soloists and mix choir.

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Missa Brevis in C, K. 220/196b “Sparrow Mass” (Spatzenmesse)

Composers:
  • Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Detailed Instrumentation: 0.0.0.0: 0.2.0.0: Timp: Org: Str (2-2-0-1-1 in set): Solo SATB: Mix Choir
Duration: 17
Description:

The MASS IN C, K. 220/196b, often referred to by the nickname “Spatzenmesse” or “Sparrow Mass” due to the violin figure in the Hosanna of the Sanctus that recalls the chirping of birds, is Mozart’s 9th mass and his fifth Missa brevis. Possibly first performed at an Easter celebration on April 7 1776 at the Salzburg Cathedral, the short work is written for two trumpets, timpani, organ, and strings (2-2-0-1-1 in set), with both SATB soloists and mix choir.

Products:

  • A268701 / 36-A268701 MISSA BREVIS IN C, K. 220 FS $20.00Buy Now
  • A268791 / 36-A268791 MISSA BREVIS IN C, K. 220 VS $7.95Buy Now
  • A268701OS / 36-A268701OS MISSA BREVIS IN C, K. 220 OS $48.00Buy Now
  • A268702 / 36-A268702 MISSA BREVIS IN C, K. 220 SCPTS $55.00Buy Now

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