Library Urtext Editions

In the case of the oratorio Christus am Olberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), Breitkopf & Haertel can finally make amends to Beethoven for a slight committed more than 200 years ago. As

In his Passion oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives, Beethoven succeeded in building on the 18th century oratorio tradition while putting his own personal stamp on the German-language oratorio.

This Urtext edition of Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise ("Lobgesang") ten-movement cantata includes an introduction in English and German. The original German-language libretto is based on texts from

Editor Felix Loy presents the first critical edition of Judas Maccabaeus for soloists, choir and orchestra. This edition offers the work in two performable versions: the version of the first

Edited by Stephan Blaut. For SAATBB choir & orchestra. Urtext Edition. Preface in Ger. and Eng. A coronation anthem. Vocal score, 32 p.

For SATB double choir, a cappella. This edition, based on the autograph score, has been newly engraved in a larger format, with a preface in German and English as well as critical commentary.

With its tonal language, the first of Beethoven's two Masses opens up new worlds of expression for the liturgical texts of the Mass which are expressively modern and forward thinking. Not to be considered a

Beethoven’s sacred works include two settings of the Mass. The Mass in C Major, completed and premiered in 1807, has been unjustly described as a preliminary step towards the completion of his great

In his op. 112, Beethoven sets two poems by Goethe: Meeresstille (Calm Sea) and Gluckliche Fahrt (Prosperous Voyage). Several sketches reveal that Beethoven had already begun to take an

Beethoven's Meeres Stille und Glückliche Fahrt (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), Op. 112 for four-part mixed chorus and symphony orchestra, his setting of a pair of poems by Johann Wolfgang

The Messiah is regarded as the epitome of sacred music and in German-speaking countries it is also one of the most often performed works in the genre. The version of the Messiah which is most often

Edited by Wolfgang Horn. For soloists, choir & orchestra. Urtext Edition, published for the first time. Preface in Ger. and Eng. Vocal score, 76 p. Full score, 176 p.

The Missa Sanctissimae Trinitatis was probably composed within a few weeks in the late fall of 1736, an occasion for the composition is not recorded. With this mass, the first in a series of five

Edited by Teresa Ramer-Wunsche. Piano reduction by Andreas Koehs. For soloists, SATB choir & orchestra. Urtext Edition. Preface in Ger and Eng. A serenata consisting of an overture and three acts.

Mendelssohn's setting of Non nobis Domine marked the arrival of his maturity as a composer of sacred music and was the first in the series of five great psalm-cantatas that, along with the

The Baerenreiter edition of Mozart's masterwork; this has become a staple in the repertoire.

The Sussmayr edition is still the most well known, and it is doubtless the one with the closest historical ties to Mozart.

Anton Bruckner composed his Requiem in D minor at the young age of 24 in memory of a friend of his father’s who was his patron. The work was greatly influenced by the Viennese classical

This significant passion work by J.S. Bach stands among the greatest major works ever written. It's multi-movement structure offers chorals that can be sung by choir alone or with audience/congregation.