Britten Thematic Catalogue

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BTC707 MASS

For four voices
Period of composition: 4 Oct 1930 - 16 Jan 1931
Date notes

See individual movements for more detailed composition dates based on Britten's diary entries.

Genre: Choral (unaccompanied)

Notes

Written in the style of Palestrina for John Ireland when Britten was studying at the Royal College of Music.

Movements

  • Kyrie >>
    notes:

    Written between October and November 1930

  • Gloria >>
    notes:

    Begun before 13 November and completed before 18 December 1930.

  • Credo >>
    notes:

    Composed from 14-20 Nov 1930, and copied out on 19 Dec 1930.

  • Sanctus >>
    notes:

    Completed on 1 January 1931.

  • Benedictus
  • Osanna
  • Agnus Dei I >>
    notes:

    Completed by 8 December 1930.

  • Agnus Dei II >>
    notes:

    Composed 6-12 January 1931

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