The Graduale published here is an early work probably written during the 1870s for the Feast celebrated on 2 February.  The composer reveals his interest in a reformed church music, abandoning the vocal-instrumental style of the Baroque and Classical periods, and presenting a new a cappella format.<br>
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The Graduale has a special magic, reminiscent of the tender beauty of a hothouse flower, in common with the group of compositions from Janacek’s first development period.<br>