Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-20
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The Mass OF DaChauer, for
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A brief description CT the Mass by
Daehsuer, selected by Prot. Winkler
for the Christmas services at st. Peters
Church, may be interesting TO Our
readers, and enable tasEn TO understand
and appreciated HsOre fully the beauty,
grandeur, and simplicity ot the worship
in Catholic churches. Every Mass com
prises 4 ye distinct divisions, called, res
pectively, the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo,
SGnctGs, and Agnus Dsi. The Kyrie
consists OF these Greek words, "kyrie
eleis0n" lord have mercy on u.s., and
"Christe eleisOn" Christ have mercy
on u.s.. Each composer endeAvors to ex-
press his idea of these words by means
CT various musical combinations, some
with more, others with less success. IN
Dschauer's Mass (which vas performed
in New York for tine first time only q few
month"; ago. a complete musical picture
Is presented of q sinner approaching the
mercy seat, but feeling his great ulwor-
thiness, he is afraid to cross the threshold
of the sanctuary sGd has barely courage
10 say, lord be mercifGi TO me, q
sinner" in the faintest accents and in
the humblest manner; presently he ad-
vances further into the sanctuary and
becomes more lervent Ia his calls for
mercy, until, overwhelmed by . senss of
his siniulness, he fairly shTieks for pardon
and grace, when all az one the cross of
our Radeemer is brought before his tear
bedimmed vision, his despair ia c2lmcd,
and with . feeling Of firm reliance upon
the blood OF Christ he ~conf3ingly Gale
upon the Son Of G5d to ba mercifIi to
him. Bat the recollection OF his guilt
causes hin 10 lose sight, as 1t were. VI the
Cross OF Christ, and with loud l|Anienta-
ia he again shrisks out, "hyrie
elaisOn lord bs merciful TO me, 3 sim
ner. Dachguer's Mass begins very soft
ly, all the parts moving Tor q while in
unison, and the music is very like the
waii Of q person in distress, and when
the full force of the voices AMI Tgsn
burst forth with the words "Kyrie
eleison,n il cannot fail TO arouse feelings
OF devotion in pi0Us hearts. The words
- Christie eleisUn,n sung as a Soprano
Solo, have a sweet, plaiutive melody,
pleasing and appropriate to the words To
which iC is adapted.
The "GlOria" OF this Mass was par
formed az the sacred concert given by
Prof. Winkler in September last, and 10
very grand. 1t began with a full chorus
which ought to be sung by at least
twenty or thirty voices An exquisite
tenor solo comes after the first sub. Givis-
ion OF the "Gioria,n commencing with
the words, Dominic Deus, Rex COe,es-
tes f" this is followed by . touching 30
pranO solo to the words, " nj TOLLS Pc
esata mundi,n who Dearest the sins of
the world, arsTered by q simple, affect
ing duet, tiking the words, 4" miserere
nobla,n have mercy on U.s. a full chorus
repeating che same words. a bass solo
now commences with "Q1i sedes ad dex-
teram Patris, miserere nobis," who sit
test at the right hand OF the Father, have
mercy on u.s. followed by the same duet
and chorus as the soprano solo. After
this simple, subdued music, the COM
poser at the words, "QuOmam ia solus
ssnctus, To sOlus slCissimus," (for Thou
only art holy, etc., returns to the first
movement, winding up on the words,
"CGu sanctu spiritu, IN gloria Del Pa
iris, ameB," with a very briliiant, spirit
ed musical thought, ana bringing the
81 amen" especially, very finely.
For the information OF Protestant
We will state that the Credo is
o YsOltai OF the Greed, and Is 90
unopiactionabls that Christians Of all
denominations may heartily Join in it.. J
The "Credo,U then, OF this Mass begins
with a very grand and majestic move
ment 10 unison all the parts singing the
stately sOunds) as though h com
poser ms9nt to express the solidity OF the
upon which bis faith rests a
characteristic bass solo is introduced on
the words, Ger OK Patre nOtnm.n The
music to the words, set "incarnatus
est" ETC., as far as " Ell homo faotus est,1'
alternately tenor solo with chorus sue.
Ceeding, and tenor solo with 3 chorus
supporting the tenor, Is quite elevated.
full OF subiimity and reverentisl awe.
f very composer endesvors 10 give to
liiis pRrt of the Mass the most exsltsd
auG 1t the game time NEST touching x
preston. Bachauef ia particularly suc-
At the words, "psssus ct seput-
est1 he died and vas DuFied) We are
reminded of the night OF the grave and
the stiffness of death, for voices and or
gan are hushei, and deep silencs pre-
walls; but all at ones the words, IS ct
reeurrexit" land rose again, etc., ring
10 accents loud q; d clear upon the air
.he music rising higher and growing
louder or the words, g ct ascendit ia
.elum," etc. The Gredo closes in very
brilliant style. Bat for fear OF wearyiDg
he reader we will state that IS soon Is
.be Credo is over and after a v~eTsicie by
kfiesl hnu u 1CapoASc lGSirtO W tAc
ohoir hSvs nssD sung. the udertoIinm
comes, during which GsntlSbg 2 very
1~noeTloE piece Of music is performed,
tha Uu-t~-i Si"-0LaF or the
members may deem appropriate.
On the continent OF Europe it is usual TO
su instrumental piece
The " Sanctusn is 8 NOBLE strain ofma-
isslic sounds, full Of dignity, as Is fitting
when we would say holy, holy, holy,
Lord God OfSsbbaoth, heaven and earth
full of-tho majesty OF thy glory" AS
-heTe il no "B5nedictush 70 this Mass,
he beautiful 40 Salutsrisn with flute
lbiigsto, arranged by Prof. Winkier, has
0esen chosen 80 a substitute, and We
Doubt not will greatly contribute 20 the
Of those who may be present.
The HAgnus Del" we would be in
to call the gem of the whole Mass.
The beautiful, touching and exceedingly
appropriate musical expression OF the
words "Lamb of God, who Dearest the
iius of the world, have mercy on US "
This is sung without any instrumental
accompaniment and again the Idea OF q
sinner asking fer mercy, sug-
gests itself and is accurately represented,
while in the "D0ra nObis pacem "
Grant Us thy peace the music il more
animated, closing in q very brilliant and
.oyfui strain on the "Amen.n While
there sre Masses far more difficult than
THE, wea predict that this will take hold
Of the public heart and become as popu-
lar as Farmers Mass in b fiat or We5er's
10 g.
The ehurch-goiBg psOple must not lose
sight Of the fact that this Kind Of music
Is intended not only To attract them to
the hoGRe of God, but Jas bluff Handel
told King GEORGE to make them better
by ~elevating their thoughts and hearts to
God. Should the weather be- favorable,
we advise all who can to go Il hear
this Mass at 5 O'Clock Christmas morn
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