Description

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

German Mass in F, D 872

Fassung für Gemeindegesang und Blasorchester / version for congregation chorus and concert band

Arr.: Michael Kummer

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 lowered accordingly in the version for folk singing. Song sheets for congregational singing are available separately.

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.

hier Liedblätter bestellen / order song sheets for congregational singing here