Jan}}cek Glagolitic Mass [Hardcover]

In this fascinating description of Jan?cek's most important works The Glagolithic Mass and its history, Paul Wingfield brings together information on all significant aspects of the work.The mass is not only one of Janácek's most important works, but a masterpiece of the twentieth-century choral repertoire as well. This volume features a full synopsis, the first in-depth study of the musical organization, and key interpretations.The mass is not only one of Janácek's most important works, but a masterpiece of the twentieth-century choral repertoire as well. This volume features a full synopsis, the first in-depth study of the musical organization, and key interpretations.The Glagolitic Mass, written between 1926 and 1927, is not only one of Janá^D&cek's most important works: it is also a masterpiece of the twentieth-century choral repertoire. In this fascinating description of the Mass and its history, Paul Wingfield brings together information on all significant aspects of the work, including much that is new. In particular, he quotes important letters from and to the composer that have never previously been published. Chapters on the music itself offer a full synopsis of the work, the first in-depth study of the musical organization, and key interpretations of the work by Janá^D&cek and others.Acknowledgements; Note on musical examples, bar numbers, abbreviations and translations; Introduction; 1. Genesis and reception; 2. The (Old?) Church Slavonic text; 3. The authentic score; 4. Synopsis; 5. Introduction to the musical organisation; 6. Literature 192730; Notes; Principal sources of the Glagolitic Mass; Bibliography; Index. Wingfield offers pragmatic musical and textual solutions to changes and omissions in the score that have surfaced over time. Conductors should not embark on a performance of this masterwork without consulting this valuable handbook. Choral Journal