Description

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

German Mass in F, D 872

Fassung für Chor und Blasorchester / version for choir and concert band

Arr.: Michael Kummer

Partitur und Stimmen / score and parts

This new edition of the German Mass follows the sound structure of the original completely. The distorted harmonies that often occur in earlier editions have been corrected and the original postludes reinstalled. Schubert’s four-part choral writing is transcribed without alteration into the parts flugelhorn I / II, baritone and euphonium. The remaining instrumentation is strongly based on Schubert’s transparent movement style; the usual tutti instrumentation was avoided. The original keys were generally retained in the version for choir. Choir scores are available separately, minimum order 8 copies.

The present new edition of the “Deutsche Messe” follows the original in terms of sound structure. Distorted harmonies, which often occur in earlier editions, have been cleaned up and the original postludes reinstalled. Schubert’s four-part choral setting has been transferred without change to the Flugelhorn I / II, baritone and euphonium parts. The rest of the instrumentation leans heavily on Schubert’s transparent writing; the usual tutti instrumentation was avoided. The original keys were generally retained in the version for choir. Choral scores are available separately, minimum order 8 copies.