A mass composition by a young Viennese composer. In 1760 at the age of 16 Marianna von Martines (1744–1812) composed her Seconda Messa. Just one year later, another mass of hers was performed in Vienna. From an early age Martines received a great deal of support and encouragement: her teachers included the youthful Joseph Haydn. Martines went on to gain considerable respect as a performer, composer, and teacher. She was also accepted as the first woman into the renowned Accademia Filarmonica o...