Two Pastoral Masses from the Ledenice Music Collection

This bachelor thesis deals with two vocal instrumental compositions from the first half of the 19th century which were designated to be performed during the Christmas worship. The compositions were found at the choir loft of the church in Ledenice in South Bohemia. Compositions of smaller sizes for the minimum cast were performed for the most of the time of the church year because of the abilities of the church musical operation in the small town. Therefore, the ambition of the schoolmasters was performed larger compositions during Christmas. Apart from smaller pastorellas in the Ledenice music collection were found also pastoral masses, which concerning to its range are the most ambitious compositions which can be performed in the countryside. This bachelor thesis also includes the edition of both masses in a digital form, description of the compositions, comparison of the used manners and a critical report