Haydn: Agnus Dei from Paukenmesse | Violin

Agnus Dei from the Missa in Tempore Belli (Mass in Time of War), Hob XXII/9, by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), also known as the "Paukenmesse" due to its dramatic use of timpani.
Haydn composed his Missa in Tempore Belli in August 1796 as the Austrian government was mobilizing forces for war against Napoleon. The piece is notable for its use of timpani and trumpets, unusual for a work of this nature and evocative of war and the approaching enemy. Some critics at the time may have found the piece too "secular" in nature, although it was unlikely that Haydn, devoutly Catholic and known to write "Praise be to God" at the end of his scores, intended this. Rather, we can see Haydn advancing the setting of the Mass texts in a way that is foundational for later works such as Beethoven's profound Missa Solemnis.
Text:
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes aways the sins of the world, grant us peace.
The Paukenmesse was originally scored for four vocal soloists (SATB), chorus (SATB), orchestra with strings, winds, trumpets, timpani, and organ. The arrangement here is by Michael Cleveland for SSAA choir and piano. I transcribed this arrangement for the violin/ viola ensemble as seen here. The four corners are the orchestra, and the four middle squares are the choir. The viola (bottom right corner) has taken over the timpani line (apologies to all percussionists!!) and the trumpet calls start around 1:58 in the violins.

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