Michael Aschauer

Missa anima integra

This Latin Mass is characterized by an exceedingly rich, expressive melody and harmony. Joyfully radiant, solemnly carried, hauntingly plaintive and contemplatively touching, it speaks directly to people's feelings and reflects faith, confidence, hope and joie de vivre. The easy-to-perform accompaniment for organ or piano (usually colla parte) supports the singing voices and gives the mass an additional festive glow.
The clear form, the tonal structure, the moderate extension, the logical voice leading and the balanced ambitus of the voices make this mass easy to sing and versatile even for smaller church choirs.