Mendelssohn: The complete sacred music for choir and orchestra
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- Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
- Format: Set of Study Scores in A Slipcase
- Instrumentation: Organ, Voice, SATB Choir, Soprano, Orchestra, Baritone, Double Choir (SATB + SATB), String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra
- Work Language: German
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- Size: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
Sacred music is a cornerstone in Mendelssohn's creative output and it reflects his musical development and versatility. Mendelssohn began composing sacred music beginning with the precocious student works of the 1820s and culminating in the magisterial oratorio Elijah, premiered in 1846 and published in full score only weeks before his death. All together, Mendelssohn completed well over 50 sacred compositions, among them a cappella motets, cantatas, psalm settings, occasional liturgical pieces, and oratorios. Much of Mendelssohn's sacred music was first heard not in the church but in the concert hall, and in the large, popular music festivals he conducted in Germany and England during the 1830s and 1840s. Carus-Verlag has edited the complete sacred works of the composer, including 38 first editions, so that all of these works are available to musicians in critical editions. The Stuttgart Mendelssohn Editions include forewords in three languages which provide historical information and analysis of the works as well as critical comments. The special edition of the study scores of all Mendelssohn's sacred works for choir and orchestra which is being published for the commemorative year 2009 opens a door to the work of one of the most renowned German composers.
Works:
- St. Paul, MWV A 14, Op. 36
- Elijah, MWV A 25, Op. 70
- Christus (fragment), MWV A 26, Op. 97
- Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein (1832)
- O Haupt voll Blut and Wunden, MWV W 27
- Wir glauben all an einen Gott
- Jesu, meine Freude (1828)
- Vom Himmel hoch (Cantata based on Luther's Christmas chorale), MWV A 22
- Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten (Cantata), MWV A 7
- Christe, du Lamm Gottes, MWV A 5
- Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich, MWV A 11, WoO 5
- Wie der Hirsch schreit (Psalm 42), MWV A 15, Op. 42
- Psalm 95 ("Kommt, laßt uns anbeten"), MWV A 16, Op. 46
- Psalm 98 (Sing to the Lord a new-made Song), MWV A 23, Op. 91
- Psalm 114 ("Da Israel aus Ägypten zog"), MWV A 17, Op. 51
- Nicht unserm Namen, Herr (Psalm 115), MWV A 9, Op. 31
- Lauda Sion, MWV A 24, Op. 73
- Gloria in E-flat Major, MWV A 1
- Kyrie in D Minor, MWV A 3
- Magnificat, MWV A 2
- Tu es Petrus, MWV A 4, Op. posth. 111
- Lobgesang (Symphony Cantata), MWV A 18, Op. 52
- Hör mein Bitten (Hear my prayer), MWV B 49
- Herr Gott, dich loben wir, MWV A 20
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Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
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Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Mendelssohn: The complete sacred music for choir and orchestra
