St. Cecilia Mass | |
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by Charles Gounod | |
![]() The composer, 1859 | |
Native name | Messe solennelle en l’honneur de Sainte-Cécile |
Catalogue | CG 56 |
Form | Mass |
Text | Order of Mass |
Language | Latin |
Performed | 22 November 1855Saint-Eustache, Paris |
Movements | 6 |
Vocal |
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Instrumental |
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St. Cecilia Mass is the common name of a solemn mass in G major by Charles Gounod, composed in 1855 and scored for three soloists, mixed choir, orchestra and organ. The official name is Messe solennelle en l’honneur de Sainte-Cécile, in homage of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music. The work was assigned CG 56 in the catalogue of the composer's works.