The Polní mše, H. 279 (English "Field Mass") is a Czech language choral work from 1939 by Bohuslav Martinů. It was written to honor Czech volunteers fighting in the French army. The libretto does not follow a traditional mass text but a free libretto written by Jiří Mucha based on Psalm texts and liturgical texts.
Original Name | Polní mše |
Librettist | Jiří Mucha (Based on Psalm texts and liturgical texts) |
Date of composition | 1939 in Paris, France |
Type | Cantata |
Catalogue | H 279 |
Spoken language | Czech |
Instruments |
Voice (Baritone)
Male Chorus Orchestra |
Autotranslations beta |
Bohuslav Martinů: Field Mass, H 279 Bohuslav Martinů: Field Mass, H 279 Bohuslav Martinů: Field Mass, H 279 |