Maurerische Trauermusik (Masonic Funeral Music), K. This cantata was composed in April 1785 in honor of Ignaz Born, the Grand Master of the Lodge of True Harmony. It was to welcome members upon their attaining the second degree of membership.Ĭantata: Die Maurerfreude - "Sehen, Wie Dem Starren Forscherauge," K. 468 This manuscript is dated 26 March 1785, a few days before Mozart's father joined the lodge. Gesellenreise: "Die Ihr Einem Neuen Grade," K. 429 Mozart probably composed this cantata on commission for a Masonic celebration to which non-members were invited, possibly even an event coram publico. 411 A companion to the preceding selection, this Adagio was probably intended as the music for a solemn entrance procession by members of the lodge, as the Masonic knocking by them is softly indicated.Ĭantata: "Dir, Seele Ses Weltalls," K. It is a mere 27 measures long, but it is a moment of solemn beauty.Īdagio for 2 Clarinets and 3 Bassett Horns, K. 410 This canonic work was probably designed as part of a Masonic ritual procession. 273Ĭanonic Adagio for 2 Bassett Horns and Bassoon, K. Graduale Ad Festum B.M.V.: Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, K. Here is a list of works that either have been written for Lodge or have been adapted to use in Lodge: Overture from "the Marriage of Figaro",K.492 Here is an outstanding website with history and much more for The Magic Flute Gesellenreise, K.469 (A Fellowcraft's Journey) Graphic from "Sjsquared's Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Page"
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