Mass in C and Christ on the Mount of Olives in Full Score (Dover Music Scores)
This volume contains the full scores of Beethoven's Mass in C, Op. 86, and the oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives, Op. 85. Ideal for musicians, these editions preserve the composer's sacred choral masterpieces in an affordable, high-quality format from Dover Music Scores.
About This Book
The Mass in C, Op. 86, is a significant choral composition by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1807. It features the full orchestral and vocal forces typical of a sacred mass setting, including sections for the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei.
Christ on the Mount of Olives, Op. 85, is an oratorio completed in 1803, depicting the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane from the New Testament. This work combines soloists, chorus, and orchestra to convey dramatic religious themes.
This edition from Dover Music Scores reproduces the full scores of both pieces, making them available for conductors, performers, and music enthusiasts interested in Beethoven's sacred output.
Beethoven's approach to these works reflects his innovative style within the classical tradition, blending profound expression with structural rigor.
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