Messe Solennelle, St. Cecilia: For Soli And Chorus (1896) is a musical composition by the French composer Charles Gounod. The piece is a solemn mass, dedicated to St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music. It is scored for soloists, choir, and orchestra, and features a mix of traditional Gregorian chants and Gounod's own original music.The mass is divided into several sections, including the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. Each section features intricate vocal harmonies and soaring melodies, supported by the rich orchestration. The piece is known for its grandeur and emotional intensity, reflecting the solemnity of the occasion for which it was written.Messe Solennelle, St. Cecilia: For Soli And Chorus (1896) is considered one of Gounod's most significant works, and is still performed in churches and concert halls around the world today. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the composer's skill and the timeless beauty of his music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.