Composer

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James MacMillan

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1992

Average_duration

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26:54

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

Veni, Veni Emmanuel is a contemporary classical composition by Scottish composer James MacMillan. It was composed in 1991 and premiered on December 7th of the same year at the South Bank Centre in London. The piece is written for solo percussion and orchestra and is divided into six movements. The first movement, "Veni, Veni Emmanuel," is a slow and mysterious introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The second movement, "Stir up," is a lively and rhythmic section that features the percussionist playing a variety of instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, and snare drum. The third movement, "The Tree of Life," is a slower and more contemplative section that features the orchestra playing a haunting melody while the percussionist plays a gentle accompaniment. The fourth movement, "The Nativity," is a joyful and celebratory section that features the percussionist playing a variety of instruments, including bells, cymbals, and tambourine. The fifth movement, "Chant," is a meditative and introspective section that features the percussionist playing a simple and repetitive rhythm while the orchestra plays a series of chords. The final movement, "Dance," is a lively and energetic section that features the percussionist playing a variety of instruments, including drum kit, congas, and bongos. The orchestra joins in with a series of driving rhythms and the piece ends with a triumphant flourish. Overall, Veni, Veni Emmanuel is a powerful and evocative piece of music that showcases MacMillan's skill as a composer and the versatility of the percussionist. The piece draws on a variety of musical traditions, including medieval chant, contemporary classical music, and world music, and combines them into a cohesive and compelling whole.

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