Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Mozart's Coronation Mass
St. Paul's Cathedral Choir will perform Mozart's Coronation Mass in C on Sunday, October 22 at 4 pm at St. Paul's Cathedral in Worcester. Cost is $20 per person, $10 seniors, students and children.
From its opening bars, the Coronation Mass sparkles with energy. The majestic rhythms of the Kyrie are triumphant. The Gloria explodes in a fast triple meter. The Sanctus is marked maestoso ("majestically"). The Hosanna, brisk and joyful, contrasts with the vocal quartet's gentler Benedictus. For the Agnus Dei, Mozart breaks the Mass's format (quartet rather than individual arias) with a glorious aria for soprano. Written in pastoral style, it is his moving response to the image of Christ as Lamb of God (Agnus Dei). (adapted from The Boston Cecilia)
If you've never heard Mozart's Coronation Mass, you're in for a treat.
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You know, I would really like to go to the coronation mass, but it conflicts with my five-year old nephew's birthday. I'm hoping the culture at the birthday party is comparable, but I'm prepared for the worst.
It will at least be entertaining. My nephew cries uncontrollably after any recitation of "Happy Birthday".
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It will at least be entertaining. My nephew cries uncontrollably after any recitation of "Happy Birthday".
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