Join us for an unforgettable music experience in Austria with performances that include these works:
- Harmoniemesse, J. Haydn - chorus, orchestra and soloists
- Symphony No. 9, Beethoven - chorus, orchestra and soloists
- Hallelujah Chorus, from Mount of Olives, Beethoven - chorus, orchestra
- Violin Concerto No. 2, K. 211, D major, Mozart - orchestra; Xiaocheng Jia, soloist
- Symphony No. 49, F minor, "La Passione", Haydn - orchestra
One of the most exciting features of the festival is rehearsing and performing in amazing venues like the Esterházy Palace, considered one of the great historic and acoustically perfect concert halls in Europe. You will also have a rare opportunity to perform the Harmoniemesse within the high mass at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna and the Bergkirche in Eisenstadt. This unique opportunity to study and perform in the same acoustical settings that fostered the musical genius of composers like Joseph Haydn, Beethoven and others, helps bring classical music alive for today's musician.
Orchestra Parts
Orchestra music will be distributed by the end of May.
Choral Editions
Chorus members are required to obtain their own performance choral scores. The following editions will be used by all chorus participants. Prices below do not include taxes or shipping.
- Joseph Haydn, Harmoniemesse, Peters Edition (Nr. 8904), approximate price $16.95
- Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9, Kalmus edition K 06075, approximate price $9.99
- Ludwig van Beethoven, Hallelujah Chorus, from Mount of Olives, Carl Fischer edition CM634, approximate price $3.00
We recommend ordering your choral scores as soon as possible either through your local music store or through Musical Resources located in Toledo, Ohio. You can place your order by phone at (800) 377-0234 or by email. Please reference the Classical Music Festival when ordering.
Learning Aids for Singers
Chorus members are required to learn their music before arriving at the festival. The following Cyberbass midi-files for singers will assist Festival participants with their preparation.
Free midi-files are available for the following repertoire:
- Beethoven Symphony No. 9 https://www.cyberbass.org/Majo...
- Beethoven Hallelujah Chorus (Mount of Olives) All registered singers will be sent Choral Tracks
Haydn Harmoniemesse https://www.cyberbass.org/Majo...