LISZT, Franz 1811-1886

Missa Solennis: quam ad mandatum eminentissimi ac reverendissimi domini domini Joannis Scitovszky a Nagykér. [Missa solemnis zur Einweihnung der Basilika in Grau]. [Full score].

Viennae: Typis Caes. Reg. Status Officinae, 1859.

Elephant folio (545 x 390 mm). Original black cloth-backed grey printed boards. 1f. (recto title. verso blank), 130 pp. With J. Schuberth & Co. overpaste to upper board and title.

Binding somewhat worn, rubbed, and bumped.

First Edition. Scarce. Raabe 484. Searle 9. Hoboken Catalogue Vol. 10, 38.

The "Grau" mass is one of Liszt's major works, composed for the consecration of the new basilica at Grau in his native Hungary. It was first performed, under Liszt's direction, on 31 August 1856, to an audience of approximately 4,000 people. "This music is religious to the point of converting Satan himself!" Walker II, pp. 403-406.

An important work, in large, striking format.

Item #40579

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