Missa in angustiis

The Missa in angustiis ( Mass in the tribulation, and Nelson Mass, XXII: 11) in D minor is the 11 measured composition by Joseph Haydn ( 1732-1809) written in 1798, it was the same year in Eisenstadt. premiered.

Background

Haydn wrote the show for his longtime client and patron Prince Esterhazy. As its name ( "Mass in Distress " ) says the show was in a very difficult time, namely the time of the Napoleonic wars, the so-called " French period ". This is also reflected in the fact that this is the only show of Haydn, which is written in a minor key. In addition, the occupation additionally consists of three trumpets, as the prince had dismissed his woodwinds. The original cast was thus: strings, trumpets, organ and timpani. Haydn later added woodwinds and horns cast.

The fair includes classic Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei. It has many gloomy sounding moments, interestingly, but also jubilant trumpet fanfares.

Epithet

It owes its nickname to the fact that the British Admiral Horatio Nelson on his return from the victorious battle against Alexandria ( the Nile ), where he led the French fleet nearly destroyed, the Prince Nikolaus Esterházy II paid a visit with him (Lord Nelson ) was performed in honor of this fair.

Another legend says that Haydn learned while working on the show that Nelson had defeated Napoleon at Aboukir. Then it returns the trumpet fanfare within the Benedictus.

Construction

The show is created in six parts:

Kyrie

Gloria

Credo

Sanctus

Benedictus

Agnus Dei