Terza Messa by Marianna Martines: Significance, Style, and Critical Edition

The purpose of this document is the creation of a critical edition of Terza messa (1760) by the Viennese Classical composer Marianna Martines (1744–1812). This document expands on the current scholarship available on Martines, and provides a resource for conductors interested in performing Terza messa or her other masses. Martines’s life, her musical style, and the historical context and style of eighteenth-century Viennese concerted masses of the early Classical period are explored. A critical report with a discussion of the sources used for the edition, editorial methods, and critical notes is included. Excerpts of the edition are found in the appendix.