Rheinberger: Sacred Choral Works without, Op. Numbers
Complete Edition, Supplement Volume 4
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- Composer: Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901)
- Editor: Barbara Mohn
- Instrumentation: Organ, Piano, Voice, SATB Choir, SSATB Choir, SSATTB Choir, STB Choir
- Work Languages: German, Latin
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- Size: 9.1 x 12.6 inches
- Pages: 144
Description
In March 1855, shortly before his 16th birthday, Josef Gabriel Rheinberger composed one of his most successful pieces, the Abendlied, Op. 69, No. 3. Yet it was to be another 18 years before he published this early masterpiece. in fact, Rheinberger left most of his youthful works to gather dust, including symphonic works, chamber music, songs, operas and choral works. This new volume, which spotlights the composer's unique qualities, presents a selection of sacred works for choir with organ or a cappella drawn from this large part of Rheinberger's oeuvre. There are many exciting discoveries to be made, including carefully crafted liturgical works of great beauty and displaying skilled polyphonic writing, a sacred cantata as well as an early version of the Abendlied. All pieces are now available for the first time in critical editions. The centerpiece of the collection is the four-part Mass in E-flat Major, JWV 57, which Rheinberger composed in 1856. The volume also features a series of works without opus numbers from Rheinberger's time as a highly respected professor of counterpoint in Munich, including pieces written for his students and the Bavarian Court Chapel as well as more modest works for church choir.
Mostly Latin texts
Wide liturgical use: Mass, Requiem, Advent, praise and thanksgiving, Marian feasts and more general occasions
For three-part (SSA) and more frequently four-part (SATB) choir a cappella or with organ obbligato
Works:
- Lobt den Namen des Herrn (Cantata), JWV 4
- Kyrie for 5 Voices in F Minor, JWV 8
- Sanctus for 4 Voices in C Major, JWV 17
- Sanctus ("Canon tres in unum" for 6 Voices), JWV 23a
- Graduale in D-Major ("Cantate Domino laeta, pueri, cantica"), JWV 32
- Abendlied, Op. 69, No. 3, JWV 55
- Mass in E-flat Major, JWV 57
- Offertorium in E-flat Major ("Universi qui te expectant"), JWV 74
- Offertorium pro omni tempore ("Benedictus sit Deus"), JWV 133
- Carmina sacra, WoO 7
- Marienhymne ("Omni die dic Mariae"), WoO 30
- Ave Maria, WoO 34
- Requiem (Choralbearbeitung), WoO 46
- Salve Regina, WoO 54, No. 1
- Salve Regina, WoO 54, No. 3
- Graduale in F Major ("Te es Deus"), WoO 68
- 2 Antiphone, WoO 71
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Rheinberger: Sacred Choral Works without, Op. Numbers
