Many commentators have picked up on the uncharacteristically dramatic inscription of "Fromthe heart - may it go again to the 
Many commentators have picked up on the uncharacteristically dramatic inscription of "Fromthe heart - may it go again to the heart!" at the end of this piece's first movement. This work wasintended to be premiered at the enthronement of the composer's student Archduke Rudolph asArchbishop but was finished four years late. Common criticisms of this piece include its lack ofrepetition of themes and the allegedly incongruous suggestion of a military band in its (*) "AgnusDei" movement. This piece was both the largest and longest of its composer, and with Bach's Mass in BMinor is generally considered the greatest setting of the liturgy in the repertoire. For 10 points, name thissetting of the mass by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Many commentators have picked up on the uncharacteristically dramatic inscription of "Fromthe heart - may it go again to the heart!"
Missa Solemnis