Composer

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Francis Pott

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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2002

Average_duration

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3:13

'Ubi caritas' is a choral work composed by Francis Pott, a British composer, in 2010. The piece was premiered on 27th March 2010 at St. John's College, Cambridge, by the choir of St. John's College, conducted by Andrew Nethsingha. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different text. The first movement is based on the traditional Latin text 'Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est' (Where charity and love are, there God is). The second movement is based on a text by the 17th-century poet Richard Crashaw, 'Two Went Up to the Temple to Pray'. The third movement is based on a text by the 20th-century poet Kathleen Raine, 'The Marriage of Psyche and Cupid'. The first movement is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody and rich harmonies. The choir sings in unison for much of the movement, with occasional harmonies adding depth and texture. The second movement is more complex, with intricate rhythms and harmonies that reflect the text's themes of prayer and contemplation. The third movement is the most dramatic of the three, with soaring melodies and powerful harmonies that reflect the intensity of the text's themes of love and union. Overall, 'Ubi caritas' is a beautiful and moving choral work that showcases Pott's skill as a composer. Its three movements are distinct yet complementary, and the piece as a whole is a testament to the power of music to convey deep emotions and ideas.

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