This adjective names a C-major overture by Sergei Lyapunov “on Russian themes.” Alexis Petit-Will may have requested a “little” piece named for this adjective played with a setting of “O salutaris hostia.” That piece named for this adjective, scored for 12 voices, two pianos, and a harmonium, was described by its composer as “the last of my péchés de vieillesse” (”peh-SHAY deh VEE-yay-esse”) after not writing an opera for 30 years. This (*) non-year adjective nicknames a piece in which violas and cellos play the “Troparion of the Cross” and includes the hymn “O Lord, Save Thy People.” The 1812 Overture is alternatively named for an overture described by this adjective, which in Latin describes a High Mass written by Beethoven dedicated to Archduke Rudolf. For 10 points, name this adjective denoting ceremonious pieces. ■END■
ANSWER: solemn [or solennelle; or solemnis]
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