Messe Solennelle, St. Cecilia: For Soli And Chorus (1896) is a musical composition by the French composer Charles Gounod. The piece is a solemn mass, dedicated to St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music. It is scored for soloists, choir, and orchestra, and features a mix of traditional Gregorian chants and Gounod's own original music.The mass is divided into several sections, including the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. Each...