G. Henle Publishers bundles all of Beethoven’s vocal works with orchestra in one complete package that will make the hearts of singers beat faster. From the two masses and Beethoven’s only oratorio, to his popular Choral Fantasy and setting of Goethe’s “Meeres Stille und Glückliche Fahrt”, to “Ah perfido!” and other solo arias, this slipcase provides an opportunity to study the entire range of Beethoven’s vocal art – at the highest level of quality of course. All of the study editions are based on the text from the Beethoven Complete Edition with footnotes that refer to interesting questions about the edition and performance. In concise prefaces, the editors give insight into the current state of research regarding genesis and performance history. CONTENT Missa solemnis op. 123 Missa C major op. 86 Christus am Ölberge op. 85 Funeral Cantata on the Death of Emperor Joseph II WoO 87 Cantata on the Elevation of Emperor Leopold II to the Imperial Dignity WoO 88 Cantata “The Glorious Moment” op. 136 Choral Fantasy op. 80 Meeres Stille und glückliche Fahrt op. 112 Elegischer Gesang op. 118 Ihr weisen Gründer glücklicher Staaten WoO 95 Opferlied op. 121b Opferlied · earlier version op. 121b Bundeslied op. 122 Bundeslied · earlier version op. 122 "Ne' giorni tuoi felici" Duet for Sopran, Tenor and Orchestra WoO 93 "Tremate, empi, tremate" Trio for Soprano, Tenor, Bass and Orchestra op. 116 "Erste Liebe, Himmelslust" / "Primo amore, piacer del ciel" Aria for Soprano and Orchestra WoO92 “Prüfung des Küssens” Aria for Bass and Orchestra WoO 89 “Mit Mädeln sich vertragen” Aria for Bass and Orchestra WoO 90 “O welch ein Leben, ein ganzes Meer von Lust” Aria for Tenor and Orchestra WoO 91,1 "Soll ein Schuh nicht drücken" Aria for Soprano and Orchestra WoO 91,2 "Ah! perfido" - "Per pietá, non dirmi addio" Scena and Aria for Soprano and Orchestra op. 65 “No, non turbarti” Scena and Aria for Soprano and Orchestra WoO 92a Ernst Herttrich (Editor) Armin Raab (Editor) Norbert Gertsch (Editor) Anja Mühlenweg (Editor) Jeremiah W. McGrann (Editor)