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for SATB soloists, SATB chorus, 2 pianos, and harmonium Although a sacred work, the mass is characteristically lyrical and effervescent, and affirms the composer's optimistic and deeply-felt faith. This is Rossini's original instrumentation, which he later orchestrated. All material is available on hire.
Her edition is closely based on the autograph of the 1864 original, as well as detailed examination of all other extant primary sources and the various posthumous published editions . . . It is the OUP/Fleming edition that has effectively blazed the trail and put the record straight. Its appearance should make the Ricordi/New Novello edition entirely redundant.