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SKU: BA.BA10573-01
ISBN 9790260107922. 33.3 x 26.3 cm inches. Text Language: Czech. Preface: Wingfield, Paul.
The present volume of the Bohuslav Martinu Complete Edition (BMCE) contains two vocal-instrumental works. TheField Mass(1939) with a text by Jiri Mucha incorporating bible and liturgy quotes was created in reaction to the outbreak of the Second World War and intended for outdoor performances. The cantataThe Spectre's Bridewith a text by Karel Jaromir Erben was composed in 1932 as part of the balletSpalicek(meaningchapbook); the composer later took out the cantata, making it into a stand-alone concert piece.The autograph scores served as primary sources for both works. The edition of theField Mass(including its performance materials) also contains the original version of the ending with a quote from the Czech medieval hymnJezu Kriste, stedry kneze(Jesu Christ, bountiful priest) and a number of contemporary translations.
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SKU: BA.TP00573
ISBN 9790260109131. 25.5 x 16.5 cm inches. Text Language: Czech.
Bohuslav Martinu'sField Massis one of his most significant vocal-instrumental works. It originated in 1939 in Paris in response to the outbreak of World War II and was intended for outdoor performance. The libretto, by Jiri Mucha, contains references to the Bible.This study score adopts the musical text from the Bohuslav Martinu Complete Edition, Volume VI/2/2. As an interesting performance alternative, the appendix contains an early version of the ending that quotes the medieval Czech hymnJezu Kriste, stedry kneze(Jesus Christ, Generous Prince).
