Mass in G

SATB

By Franz Schubert

This is a pleasant work for SATB which is probably manageable for a choir of moderate ability but to bring it off well, needs a competent choir ,well rehearsed and attentive to detail, especially tone and dynamics, Sopranos need to deal with a fair amounf of work in the upper...

register whilst maintaining tone and avoiding forcing, Three soloists are required -a Soprano ( with a fair amount to sing), a Bass with a very moderate amount of work and a Tenor with only a brief entry, The Kyrie is tranquil and quite easy to manage. The Gloria is more demanding with numerous top G's and A's for the sopranos. The Credo needs careful attention to dynamics, especially the 'pp' pasages.The Sanctus offers delightful contrasts between the Adagio moderato and the Allegro sections. Most of the Benedictus is taken by the three soloists, with the Chorus repeating the Allegro section of the Sanctus. The soprano and bass soloists, along with the chorus, bring the work to a tranquil conclusion.

Thought this was a fabulous printing. Easy to read and the music itself it beautiful...thank you Mr Schubert! Used this for a community "sing through" and others in the group ha old printings which were hard to read. This one was a pleasure.

This music is for Soprano, Tenor and Bass Soli with Full Chorus of Mixed Voices, Organ & Strings. I was in the alto section when this music was performed approximately 40 years ago and I first became aware of this most beautiful mass. I purchased the music recently to relive a...

very awe-inspiring experience and was surprised and thrilled to find the music and score was an exact copy of the music I had scribbled in so long ago and, after many rehearsals, sung in performance with a full orchestra.

Schubert's Mass in G is, like much of Schubert's music, appealing and melodious. It is composed in a style that makes it suitable for both liturgical and concert performances and can be successfully performed by an amateur choir. It is enjoyable music for both performers and listeners. This...

edition is clear with an adequate piano reduction accompaniment.

This is a wonderful printing for sight singing with a CD of the Mass. I have one College level voice class and have been singing with my church choir for a year.