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St. Cecilia Mass is the common name of a solemn mass in G major by Charles Gounod, composed in 1855 and scored for three soloists, mixed choir, orchestra and organ. The official name is Messe solennelle en l’honneur de Sainte-Cécile , in homage of St. Cecilia , the patron saint of music.
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Messe solennelle de Sainte-Cécile, CG 56 (Gounod, Charles) Movements/Sections. 6 sections. Composition Year. 1855. Genre Categories. Masses; Religious works; For 3 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra;
Apr 4, 2024 · Title: Messe solennelle de Sainte-Cécile (St Cecilia Mass')' Composer: Charles Gounod. Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SATTBB, + STB soli Genre: Sacred, Mass. Language: Latin Instruments: Orchestra (At present, only piano/vocal score is available) First published: 1855 Description: External websites:
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Offertory . Sanctus . Benedictus . Agnus Dei . Hundreds of masses have been written before and since Gounod composed his Solemn Mass for St. Cecilia in 1855. Yet in terms of lyrical beauty, St. Cecilia should rank as one the great accomplishments in Western music.
