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Mass in C major, K. 259 "Organ solo"
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The Missa brevis No. 8 in C major, K. 259, is a mass composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1776.[1] It is scored for SATB soloists, SATB choir, violin I and II, 2 oboes, 2 clarini (high trumpets), 3 trombones colla parte, timpani and basso continuo.
Missa brevis in C major | |
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"Organ Solo" | |
Mass by W. A. Mozart | |
![]() Salzburg Cathedral may have been the first performance venue of the mass. | |
Key | C major |
Catalogue | K. 259 |
Composed | 1776 (1776): Salzburg |
Movements | 6 |
Vocal | SATB choir and soloists |
Instrumental |
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Although classed as a missa brevis (brief mass), the inclusion of trumpets in the scoring makes it a missa brevis et solemnis.[1][2] The mass derives its nickname Orgelmesse or Orgelsolomesse (Organ Solo Mass) from the obbligato organ solo entry of the Benedictus.[1][3] This is one of three masses Mozart composed in November and December 1776, all set in C major, including the Credo Mass (K. 257) and the Piccolominimesse (K. 258).[4]
The autograph manuscript of the mass is preserved in the Berlin State Library.
The work consists of six movements. Performances require approximately 10–15 minutes.