1819 – 1823: Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D Major, Op. 123

A Wiki article

I. Kyrie

In the Traditional Latin Mass, the Kyrie is the first sung prayer of the Mass ordinary. The repeated phrase is “Kyrie, eleison” (or “Lord, have mercy”). It is usually (but not always) part of any musical setting of the Mass.

Time: 9:53

II. Gloria

The Gloria is sung on Sundays outside of Advent and Lent*, solemnities and feasts. Often referred to as “the angelic hymn,” the gloria was first intoned by the angels from heaven for the birth of Christ on earth. The Gloria is a true hymn.

Time: 17:02

III. Credo

Credo comes straight from the Latin word meaning “I believe”, and is the first word of many religious credos, or creeds, such as the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed. But the word can be applied to any guiding principle or set of principles.

Time: 20:00

IV. Sanctus

The Sanctus (“Holy, Holy, Holy”) is the most important of all the people’s acclamations at Mass. It is meant to be a cheer, a joyful shout of thanks and praise to God. It comes at the end of the preface prayer, where the priest has been enumerating the reasons for praising and thanking God.

Time: 17:47

V. Agnus dei

Agnus Dei, (Latin), English Lamb of God, designation of Jesus Christ in Christian liturgical usage. It is based on the saying of John the Baptist: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

Time: 16:01

Total Time: 80:43

Leave a Reply

Scroll to Top