Although classed as a missa brevis (brief mass), the inclusion of trumpets in the scoring makes it a missa brevis et solemnis. The mass derives its nickname Orgelmesse or Orgelsolomesse (Organ Solo Mass) from the obbligato organ solo entry of the Benedictus. This is one of three masses Mozart composed in November and December 1776, all set in C major, including the Credo Mass (K. 257) and the Piccolominimesse (K. 258).
| Date of composition | 1776 |
| Type | Mass |
| Tonality | C Major |
| Catalogue | KV 259 |
| Spoken language | Latin |
| Instruments |
4x
Voice
Chorus/Choir Orchestra |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Missa brevis en do majeur, KV 259 "Orgelsolo-Messe ; Organ Solo Mass ; Mass No.12" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Missa brevis in do maggiore, KV 259 "Orgelsolo-Messe ; Organ Solo Mass ; Mass No.12" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Missa brevis C-dur, KV 259 "Orgelsolo-Messe ; Organ Solo Mass ; Mass No.12" |