Missa brevis in F major (Haydn)
The Missa brevis in F ( Hob. XXII: 1), also known as the youth mass , is one of the earliest mass compositions by Joseph Haydn alongside the Missa Rorate coeli desuper (whose attribution as Haydn's work is controversial) . It was probably composed around 1749, when Haydn was still a choirboy in Vienna. The mass was originally composed for 2 violins, basso continuo, choir and 2 soprano soloists. Haydn had revised the work in 1805 and made a version with an extended orchestra with wood and brass instruments and timpani . Haydn probably composed the mass for himself and his brother Michael Haydn , both of whom were soloists in the Boys' Choir. As usual for a Missa brevis , the mass is very short and the text is often divided among the voices. The choir and soloists take turns constantly.
occupation
- Choir ( SATB )
- 2 soprano soloists
- Viennese church trio (2 violins , double bass and organ ), in a later arrangement expanded to include wind instruments and timpani
construction
- Kyrie : Allegro
- Gloria : Andante
- Credo : Allegro - Adagio - Allegro
- Sanctus : Adagio - Allegro
- Benedictus: Andante - Allegro
- Agnus Dei : Adagio - Allegro
The performance lasts approx. 14 minutes.
Web links
- Youth fair. At: Kirchenmusikverein.at .
- Booklet for CD Chandos 0640 (PDF; 338 kB)