Moneta's requiem is dramatic and operatically conceived, and is specially notable for making extensive use of instrumental introductions to various movements, almost in the nature of curtain-raisers; it is one of the earliest settings to do so to such a degree. The vocal writing is florid.
| Author: | James W. Pruett |
| Source: | The new Grove dictionary of music and musicians
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Messe di Requiem for four voices and instruments.