Composer

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Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Compose Date

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1680

Average_duration

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15:43

Movement_count

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9

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Gratiarum actiones ex sacris codicibus excerptae pro restituta serenissimi Galliarum delphini salute, H. 326 is a sacred composition by the French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. It was composed in 1688 to celebrate the recovery of the Dauphin of France, Louis, from a serious illness. The piece was premiered at the Chapel Royal in Versailles on August 15, 1688. The composition consists of six movements, each of which is based on a different text from the Bible. The first movement is a grand motet for choir and orchestra, based on Psalm 116. The second movement is a solo aria for soprano, based on Psalm 30. The third movement is a duet for soprano and bass, based on Psalm 138. The fourth movement is a solo aria for bass, based on Psalm 116. The fifth movement is a duet for soprano and bass, based on Psalm 147. The final movement is a grand motet for choir and orchestra, based on Psalm 150. The music of Gratiarum actiones ex sacris codicibus excerptae pro restituta serenissimi Galliarum delphini salute is characterized by its grandeur and solemnity. Charpentier employs a rich and varied orchestration, with trumpets, timpani, strings, and continuo. The vocal writing is virtuosic and expressive, with elaborate melodic lines and intricate harmonies. The text is set with great sensitivity to its meaning, with the music reflecting the joy and gratitude expressed in the psalms. Overall, Gratiarum actiones ex sacris codicibus excerptae pro restituta serenissimi Galliarum delphini salute is a masterpiece of French Baroque music, showcasing Charpentier's skill as a composer of sacred music. Its premiere at the Chapel Royal in Versailles was a great success, and it remains a popular work in the repertoire of Baroque choral music.

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