Mozart's Requiem : on preparing a new edition / by Richard Maunder.

Author/creator Maunder, C. R. F.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford [England] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1988.
Description227 pages : music ; 23 cm
Subjects
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Requiem, K. 626, D minor.
Music--Editing.

Contents Introduction -- The genesis of the Requiem -- Mozart's counterpoint -- The 'Lacrymosa' completion -- The Sanctus and 'Osanna' -- The Benedictus -- The Agnus Dei -- Mozart's models for the Requiem -- Some notes on Mozart's orchestration -- The 'Requeim aeternam' -- The orchestration of the Kyrie -- The 'Dies irae' -- The 'Tuba mirum' -- The 'Rex tremendae' -- The 'Recordare' -- The 'Confutatis', 'Lacrymosa', and 'Amen' -- The 'Domine Jesu' and 'Hostias' -- The Agnus Dei, 'Lux aeterna', and 'Cum sanctis' -- Performance.
Abstract This book is an intensive new study of the background to the Requiem and the music itself. The author, who after many years' research has recently completed a new edition of the Requiem that attempts to be more faithful to Mozart's original intentions, presents detailed arguments concerning the authenticity of the doubtful movements, the editorial decisions he faced in preparing the new edition, the settings by other composers that may have influenced Mozart, and the problems of performance practice. He concludes that Süssmayr probably did write the disputed movements, but may have used a now-lost Mozart sketch in composing the Agnus Dei. This fascinating new study of one of classical music's best-loved works will interest a wide range of music students and scholars, and general readers.
General noteA companion volume to the score of the author's new edition of Mozart's Requiem.
General noteEndnotes in English and German.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 219-221) and index.
LCCN 87031320
ISBN0193164132 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.M9 M3 1988 ✔ Available Place Hold