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It was comissioned by Professor J. P. Neumann (a churchman) of the Polytechnic School of Vienna to set text that Neumann had written, in German. The piece was intended for amateurs and thus was meant to be as easy as possible. Making the piece's language the native language of the choir would probably have made things easier for them. Bear in mind that Neumann's text was new: choirs would have been used to the Mass in Latin, but a new text in Latin may have been unnecessarily challenging.
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Is there a recording of Schubert's German Mass sung in English?
try Richard Proulx's version.
How many Piano Trios did Franz Schubert compose?
Two.
Where did Franz Schubert compose?
He composed in Austria, and grew up there as well.
What does the name Schubert mean in Germany?
Schubert is a German, Austrian, or Swiss name.
Are Schumann and Schubert brothers?
Schumann and Schubert were not relatives. Schumann was a German composer born in 1810. Schubert was an Austrian composer born in 1797.
How many concertos did Franz Schubert compose?
Schubert wrote a fiendishly difficult fantasy for piano and orchestra, the Wanderer Fantasy, based on the theme from his song, Der Wanderer. He did not write a formal concerto for any instrument.
What are 3 composers from German speaking countries?
Bach, Schubert and Mozart
What actors and actresses appeared in German Dance - 1903?
The cast of German Dance - 1903 includes: Marie Schubert
What compose by the sun?
hydrogen - about 71% of the sun's mass helium- about 27.1% of the sun's mass
What are the release dates for Crescendo - 2003 Schubert Mass in G - Voices of Cooperstown 3-1?
Crescendo - 2003 Schubert Mass in G - Voices of Cooperstown 3-1 was released on: USA: 4 January 2005
When did Schubert compose The Elf King?
Franz Schubert composed "The Elf King" (Erlkönig) in 1815. The song is set to a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and is one of Schubert's most famous lieder. It showcases his talent for conveying dramatic narrative through music. "The Elf King" has since become a staple in the art song repertoire.
Why did schubert compose impromptu op 90 no 3?
It depends on the player. if you feel ready to handle this piece go ahead.
