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Mass No. 2 in G, D. 167 (1815): Mass, Orchestra Accompaniment, Organ Part

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Mass No. 2 in G, D. 167 (1815): Mass, Orchestra Accompaniment, Organ Part

Mass No. 2 in G, D. 167 (1815): Mass, Orchestra Accompaniment, Organ Part

By Franz Schubert

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This is the second of six Masses composed by Franz Schubert (1797-1828), also referred to frequently as the "Mass in G," and it remains the best known of the three shorter settings titled "Mass." Composed in 1815, it was originally scored for choir, string orchestra, organ, and the soloists and remained one of the composer's less-noted works, not even being printed until 1845. But the Mass's later popularity also led Franz' brother Ferdinand to add winds and timpani after Franz' death. And a 1980s discovery of a set of parts that include trumpets and brass, in addition to some minor changes, suggests that Schubert intended something grander than the original scoring. The current edition may be played with the original strings and organ only or with the addition of the oboe/clarinets, bassoons, trumpets, and timpani. Apart from some passages for the soprano, this Mass has only modest solo passages, and it is written in a devotional mood. Instrumentation: 0.2(opt.subCl).0.2(opt): 0.2(opt).0.0: Timp(opt): Org: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo SATB: Mix Chor. Vocal score and choral score available separately.

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Series: Kalmus Choral Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270400-1
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270400-7
UPC: 659359638589
SKU: 36-A271647
Instrumentation: 0.2(opt.subCl).0.2(opt): 0.2(opt).0.0: Timp(opt): Org: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo SATB: Mix Chor

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About the Composer: Franz Schubert

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) composed six Masses during his short life, working in a tradition that stretched back through Mozart and Haydn. Writing sacred music was central to his output, and these works reveal his gift for combining intimate lyricism with formal liturgical structure. His Mass settings remain essential repertoire for choirs seeking to balance accessibility with genuine compositional substance.

Why we love this

The Mass in G offers something rare: a work that scales gracefully from modest to ambitious. You can perform it with strings and organ alone for an intimate, introspective reading, or add the optional winds and brass for fuller texture. The devotional character never gets lost either way, and soloists don't need to be virtuosos. It's genuine repertoire that lets your singers and orchestra sound beautiful without demanding extraordinary range or stamina.

What to expect

The Mass in G unfolds with quiet conviction. Harmonic progressions feel inevitable rather than ornate, and the melodic lines lie naturally in the voice without reaching for effect. There's a restraint here that deepens the devotional mood; this is prayer set to music, not spectacle.

Who it's for

This Mass suits choirs with solid musicianship but mixed solo voices, since the solo passages are brief and not technically demanding. Community choirs, collegiate ensembles, and good high school programs will find it rewarding. You'll need at least a chamber orchestra or string quintet with organ, though the optional winds and brass parts open it up for full orchestra performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • The organ part anchors the harmonic foundation throughout. Even with orchestra present, keep the organ voice clear in the mix; it defines the Mass's intimate spiritual core.
  • When adding optional winds and timpani, introduce them gradually through the movements. Their weight shifts the work's character noticeably, so decide early whether you're building toward grandeur or maintaining restraint.
  • Balance the occasional soprano passages with transparent orchestration beneath them. These moments are moments of contemplation, not display, so resist the urge to swell around the soloist.
  • Mark the string section to play with warm, sustained tone rather than bright articulation. The devotional mood depends on sustained line quality, particularly in the first violins.

How to use it

Consider this as a centerpiece for a concert entirely devoted to Schubert sacred works, pairing it with his shorter Mass settings or motets. It also works beautifully on a program mixing liturgical music across centuries. The optional instrumentation makes it flexible for different venues: perform it in a chapel with strings and organ, then re-score it with full orchestra for a concert hall performance later the same season.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading organ accompaniments and understanding continuo texture in 19th-century sacred music
  • Sustaining long vocal lines with minimal vibrato and maximum warmth
  • Balancing solo voices with ensemble in liturgical contexts
  • Interpreting optional orchestration: choosing when fuller scoring enhances versus overwhelms
  • Singing in German text with clarity while maintaining the meditative character

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