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Great Mass in C minor, KV 427
Staff Notation • Sacred, Mass Settings
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15 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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SATB.SATB · Philip Legge
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About Great Mass in C minor, KV 427
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor is a monumental sacred work for double choir (SATB.SATB) and soloists. Although unfinished, its extant movements represent some of his most dramatic and expressive choral writing. The Kyrie eleison, a plea for mercy, opens the Mass with profound pathos, immediately establishing a sense of awe and supplication. The Christe eleison, sung by the soloists, offers a tender response, creating a poignant dialogue that highlights the contrasting emotional weight of the text. This setting masterfully balances moments of intense spiritual reflection with passages of soaring grandeur, showcasing Mozart's unparalleled gift for weaving intricate vocal lines into a powerful devotional statement.
