Composer

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Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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ca. 1678

First Performance

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1678

Average_duration

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2:26

Ah! qu'on est malheureux, H. 443 is a vocal work composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier in the 17th century. The piece was composed in the year 1685 and premiered in Paris, France. It is a lamentation, a type of vocal music that expresses sorrow and mourning. The work is divided into three movements. The first movement is a recitative, which is a type of singing that is closer to speech than to melody. The second movement is an aria, which is a more melodic and expressive type of singing. The third movement is another recitative. The piece is characterized by its somber and mournful tone. The lyrics express the sadness and despair of the human condition, and the music reflects this mood. The use of minor keys and dissonant harmonies creates a sense of tension and unease. Charpentier was a master of vocal music, and his works are known for their expressive power and emotional depth. Ah! qu'on est malheureux, H. 443 is a prime example of his skill as a composer. The piece is a testament to the power of music to express the deepest emotions of the human soul.

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