Description

Franz Schubert

Deutsche Messe (German Mass) in F, D 872

Version for congregation chorus and concert band

Arr.: Michael Kummer

The present new edition of 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 lowered accordingly in the version for folk song. Song sheets for congregational singing are available separately.