Doreen Rao's newly adapted and edited concert version of Bernstein's epic theatre piece brings us this monumental music in a shortened and manageable edition for chorus, soloists and chamber orchestra. In bringing the Mass of Leonard Bernstein to school, community and church choirs, Rao has maintained the integrity of the Mass form and the dramatic tension between faith and doubt through a 40-minute adaptation of a work that celebrates diversity, inclusion and Bernstein's passion for peace.
Contents
DEVOTIONS BEFORE MASS
Antiphon: Kyrie Eleison
Hymn and Psalm: "A Simple Song"
Responsary: Alleluia
SECOND INTROIT
Prayer for the Congregation (Chorale: "Almighty Father")
CONFESSION
Trope: "I Don't Know"
MEDITATION (Tacet)
GLORIA
Gloria Tibi
Gloria in Excelsis
Trope: "Half of the People"
CREDO
Trope: "I Believe in God"
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father
Trope: "I Go On"
SANCTUS
AGNUS DEI
PAX COMMUNION ("Secret Songs")
BHI32975
Concert Selections for Soloists and Chorus
Arrangement
solo voices (S & T), mixed choir (SATB), children's choir, percussion and chamber orchestra