Ludwig van Beethoven: Mass In C Vocal Score for SATB Mixed Choir with Piano or Organ Accompaniment | Sacred Choral Sheet Music for Intermediate Choir ... Rehearsal (THE NEW NOVELLO CHORAL EDITION) - Softcover

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0711992010 ISBN 13: 9780711992016

Publisher: Novello and Co, 1900

Synopsis

Ludwig van Beethoven’s Mass In C is presented here in a revised vocal score edition for SATB soloists, mixed choir, and piano or organ accompaniment, edited by Michael Pilkington. Written for sacred choral performance and study, this edition is well suited to intermediate choirs, conductors, accompanists, music students, and singers exploring Beethoven’s celebrated liturgical repertoire in rehearsal, concert, church, and conservatoire settings.

Part of the respected New Novello Choral Edition series, the score provides clear notation and a practical piano reduction designed to support both rehearsal and performance preparation. Beethoven’s Mass In C, first performed in 1807 for Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy, continues the tradition of the great Classical Mass settings associated with Haydn while showcasing Beethoven’s distinctive dramatic, lyrical, and expressive choral writing.

The musical writing combines lyrical passages with powerful choral textures, giving singers the opportunity to develop blend, phrasing, dynamics, diction, and ensemble awareness within a historically significant sacred work. Choir directors and accompanists will appreciate the balance between musical challenge and accessibility, while students and performers benefit from a dependable edition suitable for study, interpretation, ensemble rehearsal, and formal sacred concert performance.

Whether used for concert preparation, academic study, sacred performance, choir rehearsal, or personal musical enrichment, this vocal score remains a valuable addition to any classical choral library. Its combination of historical significance, thoughtful editorial preparation, and practical usability makes it a reliable choice for choirs, conductors, accompanists, and musicians engaging with one of Beethoven’s enduring sacred compositions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Novello and Co
• Publication date: 1900
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0711992010
• ISBN 13: 9780711992016
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 104
• Editor: Michael Pilkington