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Choir Sacred; Orchestra Mass, Chamber Accompaniment SKU: AP.36-A268791 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This edition: Kalmus Choral Library. Full Orchestra; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Edwin F. Kalmus - Kalmus Choral Library. Masterwork. Score and Part(s). LudwigMasters Publications #36-A268791. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-A268791). UPC: 735816140892. English.The MASS IN C, K. 220/196b, often referred to by the nickname "Spatzenmesse" or "Sparrow Mass" due to the violin figure in the Hosanna of the Sanctus that recalls the chirping of birds, is Mozart's 9th mass and his fifth Missa brevis. Possibly first performed at an Easter celebration on April 7 1776 at the Salzburg Cathedral, the short work is written for two trumpets, timpani, organ, and strings (2-2-0-1-1 in set), with both SATB soloists and mix choir. These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.

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